hrp0089fc7.5 | Fetal, Neonatal Endocrinology and Metabolism | ESPE2018

Thyroid Hormone Levels in Cord Blood are Associated with Fetal and Neonatal Growth

Hansen Malene K. , Strandkjaer Nina , Frikke-Schmidt Ruth , Bundgaard Henning , Main Katharina M. , Iversen Kasper K.

Background: Normal function of the thyroid gland is essential for adequate neurological development of the fetus and child. In previous studies, associations between reduced birth weight and overt maternal and fetal thyroid dysfunction have been described. We hypothesize that also variations within the normal range of fetal thyroid function have an impact on fetal and neonatal growth.Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate whether thyroid horm...