Pregnant mothers with Hypothyroidism linked to ADHD in their child

In pregnancy the first few months are critical for a baby’s development, especially the brain. The chemical and hormones that produced by the mothers body influence fetal growth. Scientist have suspected hypothyroidism, may contribute to ADHD in the fetal brain development. "Our findings make clear that thyroid health likely has a much larger role in fetal brain development and behavioral disorders like ADHD than we previously understood," according to study lead author Morgan Peltier, PhD. Morgan Peltier is an associate professor in the departments of Clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology, and…