Thyroid Function Testing in Pregnancy
Dr. William Winters
Available: January 1, 2009- December 31, 2010
1.0 ACCENT credit.
Course Objectives:

• List the expected changes in maternal thyroid function that occur during pregnancy
• Describe the functions of the placenta in thyroid homeostasis during pregnancy
• Explain how fetal thyroid function changes during pregnancy
• Enumerate and diagnose common thyroid disorders that affect pregnant women
• Discuss the pros and cons of screening for thyroid disease in pregnancy
• Explain the types of novel thyroid measurements that can be obtained during pregnancy