https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047494 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:04:05 +0000 mamimami 2047494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this and breastfed fine for more than a year. By the time it was detected I was wayyyyy hypothyroid (my TSH was in the 60s). No issues BFing. No supplementing. I had to get on levothyroxine immediately obviously. (Still on it 4 years later.)</p> <p>I do have a friend who had to stop BFing due to hyperthyroid medications. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047328 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:46:05 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: Oh, hoping I don't get put on meds. Thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047318 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:42:37 +0000 Bluebonnet 2047318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had thyroid issues postpartum. It was diagnosed based on lab work, but my GP wanted to monitor things and not put me on meds. I was able to EBF for a year, I never went on meds, and after I weaned, I didn't have thyroid issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047297 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:29:34 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ocean girl: Okay, thanks. I'm in the US, so it might be under a different name. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047296 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:27:11 +0000 Ocean girl 2047296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: synthroid is the brand name, I think. It is levoythyroxin (sp??) I think. Just clarifying because I am in Canada and it may be different if you're in another country.<br /> Feel better, it is not a fun feeling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047294 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:24:38 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ocean girl: Thank you Ocean girl (love your name :happy: ). I will mention synthroid to the endocrinologist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047287 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:20:50 +0000 Ocean girl 2047287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: your symptoms were exactly how I felt... I was hyperthyroid at that time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047286 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:20:15 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wheres_c: Oh, I'll definitely ask when I see the endocrinologist. I'm hoping to be able to still breastfeed him until he's at least a year old. Thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047285 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:19:44 +0000 Ocean girl 2047285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was hypothyroid before I had my LO and was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis (TSH was almost undetectable) about 8 weeks after she was born. Since I was already on synthroid, my family doctor just adjusted my dose and it resolved. I EBF DD without issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047275 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:15:10 +0000 wheres_c 2047275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles:that sounds more like hypothyroid! I am hypo and took synthetic thyroid hormone with BFing. I quit for other reasons but I don't think it would be unsafe or effect your supply. Obviously ask your doc, but its fairly common! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047269 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:12:24 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: Yes, that's what I'm afraid of. Hopefully, there is a safe medication out there I can take. Thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047260 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:08:55 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: to be honest I don't think the PA told me if I was hyper or hypo. I just remember her saying I have a problem with my thyroid and explaining why I feel so lousy. I believe I have hyperthyroidism based on the symptoms I'm experiencing (i.e. heart rate high, tired, hot intolerance, hungry all the time). She had originally prescribed PTU, but then called me later and told me not to take it and wait for what the endocrinologist would say, because she felt that she did not have much experience with patients that are breastfeeding. Thank you so much for your input. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047240 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:58:09 +0000 MrsKoala 2047240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have postpartum thyroiditis but I have had hyperthyroidism and have to be tested every 6 months to ensure that it doesn't come back. Are you hyperthyroid or hypothyroid? With hyperthyroidism, I believe you can still breastfeed safely on PTU. You don't really need to make a decision about this until you speak to your endocrinologist, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047238 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:55:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 2047238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't' have personal experience but my cousin did, she had to switch to formula to take the necessary medicine (she was not allowed to BF on it and the doc said she needed to get on it ASAP.) I know she had a pretty extreme case, so hopefully there are other options for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047232 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:52:26 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: This whole ordeal is stressing me out. I really don't want to quit breastfeeding my baby. Your reply gives me hope. Thank you. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047210 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:45:09 +0000 ShootingStar 2047210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my mom had this when I was born. She warned me when I was pregnant that if I felt really weird after baby was born to get my thyroid checked. She EBF'd and somehow got it under control. And I'm just fine :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-ebf-amp-diagnosed-with-postpartum-hyperthyroidismhypothyroidism#post-2047203 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:42:58 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2047203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I was just diagnosed with Postpartum thyroiditis and am wondering if any of you ladies are dealing with this and if you were able to still EBF your baby. I have not notice any drop in my milk supply. I'm a currently waiting to see an endocrinologist to see what my treatment will be. I'm really scared to take any medication while breastfeeding and I am thinking of maybe switching my 4 month old to formula. Just wanted to know any thoughts. I would really appreciate it. Thank you. </p>