Reasons to add iodine to pregnant mothers

Mothers who lack iodine during pregnancy can give birth to babies with congenital, dumb armor failure, which becomes a burden on families and society. Therefore, in order for the fetus to develop optimally and the mother is healthy enough to give birth, nurture as well as take care of the child, it is necessary to supplement the pregnant mother as prescribed by the doctor.

1. What is iodine?

Iodine is a chemical element, naturally present in seawater and in some soils. iodine is also found in marine organisms (fish, shrimp, seaweed), some soil crops and in soil grazing animal products containing iodine. In addition, iodine is added to some foods such as salt and bread.

2. Why should iot supplements be added to pregnant mothers?

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Mother who lacks iodine during pregnancy can give birth to child with congenital thyroid failure

The role of Iodine for the human body in general and pregnant women in particular is very important. In the human body, the thyroid gland needs iodine to produce hormones that control metabolism, helping the body to grow. During pregnancy, the iot needs of the pregnant body increase by about 50% to meet the thyroid hormone needs of both mother and baby.

The hormones secreted from the thyroid gland will help develop the brain and nervous system of the fetus. After birth, thyroid hormones continue to be transferred to the baby through breast milk, ensuring the baby's brain and nervous system develops. If the pregnant woman does not receive enough iodine in the diet, the mother and the fetus may suffer from iodine deficiency.

Iodine deficiency causes the thyroid gland to increase rapidly in size, causing thyroid hypertrocence or goiter. At the same time, iodine deficiency also affects the ability to produce hormones, making it difficult for pregnant women to chew, leading to thyroid failure causing weight gain, fatigue, poor cold, depression. In addition, iodine deficiency can also greatly affect the brain development of the child during pregnancy and after birth. Some children have difficulty learning due to lack of iodine.

The most serious consequence of iodine deficiency is the effect on the development of the fetus. Pregnant women with iodine deficiency are at high risk of miscarriage,still still life, prematurebirth, babies born with intellectual retness due to brain damage, low newborn weight. In addition, children with iodine deficiency right from the beginning of pregnancy are more susceptible to congenital defects such as paralysis of limbs, talking, sedation, deafness, dumbness. Iodine deficiency also increases perdtal mortality.

3. How to supplement iodine for pregnant mothers?

Iodine supplements are essential. However, pregnant women need to know how much they should load, not more or less than the recommended amount. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily level of iodine supplementation for pregnant women is 220 mcg. If the required amount of iodine is not absorbed every day, pregnant women can compensate by eating iodine-rich foods or taking iodine supplements prescribed by their doctor.

To ensure that the mother and baby do not have iodine deficiency, pregnant women should note:

  • Organic bread, bread without salt or homemade bread at home often without iodine. It is recommended to eat packaged bread for the addition of iodine, but it is necessary to check the iodine composition found on the food sticker of the bread;
  • It is advisable to eat seafood but it is necessary to avoid swordfish, barbs,… during pregnancy because the meat of these fish has a high content of mercury;
  • It is recommended to eat eggs, meat, root vegetables (cooked potatoes, white beans, apples) and dairy products;
  • Women who are sick of ineding animal products need iodine supplementation through medications;
  • Salt with iodine supplements is recommended.

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Pregnant women should take salt supplements iodine

4. Note when supplementing iodine for pregnant women

  • Replenish the right amount of iodine, not excess or lack. If the pregnant mother absorbs iodine beyond the limit, the baby at birth will suffer from congenital insyroidism. When not treated, instalitism leads to impaired neuro-perception in babies and young children. At the same time, excessive absorption of iodine also causes adverse effects such as: goiter due to abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; thyroiditis and thyroid cancer; burning sensations in the throat, mouth and stomach; fever, diarrhea and stomach pain; nausea and vomiting; weak vessels and coma (rare cases);
  • Beware of the presence of nitrates in foods as they affect iodine absorption. Pregnant women should avoid processed foods and cold cuts, sausages because they contain a lot of nitrates;
  • If the pregnant woman has been given iodine supplements before due to problems in the thyroid gland, inform your doctor;
  • Potassium iodine (KI) can be used to manage iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders;
  • Iodine alcohol should not be used during pregnancy. Iodine alcohol is an antiseptic used to treat small wounds. Iodine alcohol is a mixture of 2% iodine and 2% sodium iodide in 50% alcohol. Mistakenly swallowing iodine alcohol compounds can lead to death.

If you are planning to become pregnant or pregnant, women should go to the hospital to check their iodine levels and have a solution to improve their health in the best way. Changing the diet, paying attention to the addition of essential nutrients is a measure to help the pregnant woman healthy and the fetus in the abdomen to develop comprehensively.

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