Background: Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may have adverse effects on the
neurodevelopment of the foetus. Recent studies of pregnant women in Asturias (Spain) …

Introduction Adequate iodine intake is essential during pregnancy. A previous study of
pregnant women from the Pamplona healthcare region showed mild iodine deficiency …

Abstract Background and objective In Asturias, where iodine deficiency was eradicated in
school children by the year 2000, iodine deficiency persisted in pregnant women, who were …

Background Monitoring iodine status during pregnancy is essential to prevent iodine-related
disorders. The objectives of this study are to estimate iodine intake and excretion, to assess …

Background It is a priority to achieve an adequate nutritional status of iodine during
pregnancy since iodine deficiency in this population may have repercussions on the mother …

Background and objective Iodine deficiency affecting both pregnant women and
schoolchildren has been reported in Jaén. Iodine deficiency is one of the leading causes of …

Background Sufficient iodine intake is needed during pregnancy to ensure proper fetal
development. The iodine levels of women in their first trimester of pregnancy in Catalonia …

Results The median urinary iodine was 197 μg/L. Iodinated supplements were used by 47%
of women, which had a yoduria median higher than those not taking iodinated supplements …

Thyroid hormones require special monitoring during the first trimester of gestation. Local
reference values should be applied if available, especially in iodine-deficient areas, as …

(1) Background: The nutritional status of women during pregnancy can have a considerable
effect on maternal and fetal health, and on the perinatal outcome. Aim: to assess the …