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Re: Pregnancy Crisis
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:20:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, Jennifer wrote: >
>I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have used Betadine as an external vaginal wash
>throughout my pregnancy not knowing this could potentially harm my baby
>with
>the iodine and possible affect it's thyroid. I am very concerned and my
>gyno
>says to make sure the baby's thyroid and iodine levels are tested once
>born
>by pediatrician. Did you ever hear or know of patients who have had
>similar
>problems? Once the baby is born, what test will be done to detect this?
>If
>they detect a problem right away, what medicine will the baby take? What
>are
>the chances the baby will be ok? Please let me know. This is for my
>peace of
>mind. I feel better with as much knowledge as I can get. Thanks
>
>--
>Jennifer
>

I so not think the risk is very significant at all, and even if the baby has an iodine level that is a bit high, it is unlikely to cause any harm.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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