The Ministry of Health has recently issued advice to healthy pregnant and breastfeeding women to supplement their dietary intake of iodine.

The Ministry recommends that healthy pregnant and breastfeeding women take a daily 150 mcg iodine-only tablet from confirmation of pregnancy until the discontinuation of breastfeeding. This tablet should be taken in addition to eating well and choosing iodine-containing foods such as low-fat milk products, eggs, seafood, and commercially prepared bread.1,2 Continue reading →