A new mother with which of these thyroid disorders would be strongly discouraged from breastfeeding?
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Phenylketonuria
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Thyroid storm
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. A woman with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism would have no particular reason not to breastfeed. A thyroid storm is a complication of hyperthyroidism. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a cause of mental retardation in infants; mothers with PKU pass on phenylalanine.
2. Correct. A woman with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism would have no particular reason not to breastfeed. A thyroid storm is a complication of hyperthyroidism. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a cause of mental retardation in infants; mothers with PKU pass on phenylalanine.
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