hrp0094p1-197 | Thyroid B | ESPE2021

Management of newborns born to mothers with autoimmune hypothyroidism

Cavarzere Paolo , Palma Laura , Camilot Marta , Vincenzi Monica , Teofoli Francesca , Principe Lara Nicolussi , Gaudino Rossella , Murri Virginia , Pepaj Orsiol , Lubrano Luigi , Rossi Giuliana , Sallemi Alessia , Fattori Ermanna , Lauriola Silvana , Antoniazzi Franco ,

Background: Maternal autoimmune hypothyroidism can have negative consequences on the fetus: on the one hand, maternal hypothyrosinemia might affect the fetal brain development in the early stages of pregnancy; on the other, thyroid inhibiting antibodies can pass through the placenta. It is currently unclear if these antibodies may affect the newborn’s thyroid function. Consequently, there are no certain indications regarding the management of newborns bor...