Can Thyroid Problems Affect Your Unborn Baby?

Thyroid problems, like any health scare encountered during a pregnancy, can be unsettling for expectant parents—especially when a lump is found.
If as an expectant mom you discover a lump during a thyroid self-check, don’t panic and assume right away that it’s indicative of something serious like cancer. The majority of the time, lumps are found to be benign, says Shivani J. Narasimhan, M.D., a LifeBridge Health board-certified endocrinologist who treats thyroid problems.