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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Down Syndrome In The Baby?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: i have hypothyroidism can my baby have down syndrome
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
To the best of my knowledge there are no published scientific studies that categorically prove a link between hypothyroidism in a mother with a heightened risk of Down's syndrome in the offspring.
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Can Hypothyroidism Cause Down Syndrome In The Baby?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: To the best of my knowledge there are no published scientific studies that categorically prove a link between hypothyroidism in a mother with a heightened risk of Down's syndrome in the offspring.