title: Pregnancy and autoimmune thyroid disease.
abstract: Immunological and endocrine changes related to pregnancy influence the course and development of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). Conversely, the presence of AITD can affect both the mother and her child-both in utero and in the neonatal period. The successful management of AITD in pregnancy requires a knowledge of the differential placental transfer of various hormones, antibodies, and drugs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, King's College Hospital Medical School, London, UK.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Ewins
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: McGregor