Antenatal screening for thyroid dysfunction: pre-term birth, low birth-weight, and growth restriction.

Ishraq DhaifalahJana HavalovaDagmar LangovaHoward Cuckle

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2024)

Women with positive thyroid screening results are at increased risk of pre-term birth regardless of thyroid dysfunction or subsequent treatment. An association with low birth-weight is probably secondary to early delivery.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
gestational age
human milk
oxidative stress
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes