We don’t need a lot of iodine; recommendations are expressed in micrograms (a microgram is one-millionth of a gram). Without adequate iodine, however, babies’ brains don’t develop properly, children and adults can become hypothyroid, and pregnancies are more likely to end in miscarriage and stillbirth.

Thinking of having a baby?  It’s a huge, exciting decision.  If you’ve never been pregnant before, you may be wondering what to expect.  Experienced moms know that the nine months of pregnancy are a sort of a marathon – an exhilarating and sometime challenging time culminating in substantial exertion.  Just as you would prepare for a marathon, there are steps that you can take to get ready for pregnancy.  These will all increase the odds of having a healthy baby and can help you feel better during the nine months of pregnancy as well.

We don’t need a lot of iodine; recommendations are expressed in micrograms (a microgram is one-millionth of a gram). Without adequate iodine, however, babies’ brains don’t develop properly, children and adults can become hypothyroid, and pregnancies are more likely to end in miscarriage and stillbirth.

Thinking of having a baby?  It’s a huge, exciting decision.  If you’ve never been pregnant before, you may be wondering what to expect.  Experienced moms know that the nine months of pregnancy are a sort of a marathon – an exhilarating and sometime challenging time culminating in substantial exertion.  Just as you would prepare for a marathon, there are steps that you can take to get ready for pregnancy.  These will all increase the odds of having a healthy baby and can help you feel better during the nine months of pregnancy as well.