title: Iodine and pregnancy.
abstract: Iodine is a necessary element for the production of thyroid hormone. We will review the impact of dietary iodine status on thyroid function in pregnancy. We will discuss iodine metabolism, homeostasis, and nutritional recommendations for pregnancy. We will also discuss the possible effects of environmental contaminants on iodine utilization in pregnant women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Yarrington
authors.forename: Elizabeth N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Pearce