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Iodine deficiency and the link to baby IQ: tell us what you want to know!

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HelenMumsnet · 22/05/2013 09:44

Hello. It's all over the news today that a Lancet study is suggesting that mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK.

We realise this might be a bit worrying to anyone who's pregnant - and we'd like to whip together a helpful content page of info and advice.

To help us make it as useful as possible, we'd love to hear from you, too. Please tell us what questions you have about all this - anything from why it's a concern to what changes you might need to make to your diet in pregnancy - and we'll make sure you get the answers on the page we build.

Oh, and just to add the obvious rider: if you do have any concerns about the amount of iodine in your diet, you should consult your GP.

HelenMumsnet · 22/05/2013 11:21

Hello again - and thanks for all of these.

We've got an info page on iodine up on the site now.

Please do have a read and let us know if you find it helpful. And, if you have any further Qs, please do say.

We should add that, if you have any doubts about the amount of iodine you're getting in your diet, you should consult your GP.

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