The word shanty is not used much in Ireland. It seems to be a word used mainly by americans. Shanty Irish was used to describe the poorest of the.
Pregnancy and pituitary function. Pregnancy can also cause hypothyroidism by depressing pituitary function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and operates as a control tower for the bodyâs hormones. As a result the pituitary fails to signal the thyroid to release enough TSH to stimulate thyroid activity.
If you have thyroid disease, you should have your thyroid monitored during your pregnancy. If thyroid disease runs in your family or you have symptoms of thyroid disease, see your doctor for testing. It's important to treat hypothyroidism, low thyroid levels, during pregnancy. Left untreated, hypothyroidism can cause developmental and motor delays in children born to mothers with the condition. If you have hypothyroidism, do not stop taking your medication while pregnant. Some women may develop hyperthyroidism, high thyroid levels (or Graves disease), during pregnancy. Left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause pre-eclampsia or premature birth for the baby.