Evaluation of growth of neonates Born to hypothyroid mothers -A cross-sectional study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of hypothyroidism among pregnant women is 1.5%–4%, according to numerous research conducted worldwide. Of them, subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) predominated, with overt hypothyroidism (OH) accounting for 0.3% to 0.5% of cases. The frequency of maternal hypothyroidism in India has been reported in a variety of research ranging from 1.2% to 67%. Over time, sufficient data has been gathered regarding the thyroid's function in the fetal brain's healthy development. The effect of maternal and fetal thyroid function in the normal range is less known. We therefore aimed to assess neonatal growth parameters Length, Weight, and Head Circumference of babies born to hypothyroid mothers. OBJECTIVES: · Primary objective: To study the growth parameters Length, Weight, and Head Circumference in babies born to hypothyroid mothers · Secondary objective: To study neonatal outcomes like Gestational age, Respiratory complications, Sepsis, and Neonatal jaundice in babies born to hypothyroid mothers.