Patient's question:
My wife is already pregnant, but she was carefully examined and found to have hypothyroidism. Today, there was seaweed in the house. I want to ask if pregnant women with hypothyroidism can eat seaweed?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with hypothyroidism should not eat kelp because it contains a high level of iodine, which is beneficial for the condition of hypothyroidism. Additionally, a low-iodine diet is necessary to prevent the consumption of many seafood products such as nori. You can switch to non-iodized salt for cooking. It is important to monitor thyroid hormone levels regularly and take medication promptly to avoid any interference with the fetus.