The Importance of Iodine during Pregnancy
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Iodine is essential for making thyroid hormones. Adequate supplies of iodine are essential for the development of your baby’s brain and nervous system during the first 3 months of life in the womb. Lack of iodine leads to an underactive thyroid, which shows up after birth as a condition known as cretinism. As well as [...]