Background: Thyroid dysfunction is due to Failure in compatibility with physiologic changes during pregnancy which leads to adverse maternal and foetal outcomes.There is an increased risk of complications like abortion, preterm delivery, pre-eclampsia, anemia, placental abruption, Post-partum haemorrhage in pregnant women with thyroid disorders. Foetal complications include intrauterine growth restriction, preterm babies, still birth and neonatal deaths. Thyroid dysfunction has its effects on both maternal and foetal outcomes.2

Aim & Objective: To assess the incidence of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and to interpret the maternal and foetal outcome.

Methodology: The Prospective study was conducted for a period of two years in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. The methodology were explained to women and valid informed written consent was recorded. The ethical clearance was obtained from ethical review committee of the tertiary centre.The patients with thyroid dysfunction on treatment/without treatment were followed up till delivery/abortion. The maternal and fetal outcome were studied.

Results: Out of 498 pregnant women 33 (6.6%) had hypothyroidism and 3(0.6%)had hypothyroidism and 462(92.8%) were Euthyroid group. In all the three group majority of the babies were not requiring admission in NICU. In hypothyroid group, 39.39% had complication. In hyperthyroidism group, 66.67% had any complications. In Euthyroid group, 30.74% had complication. Complication rate was comparatively higher in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism group compared to Euthyroid group. There was no case of placental abruption in my study.

Conclusion: Due to impact that the maternal thyroid disorders has on pregnancy outcomes, Prompt identification of thyroid disorders and timely initiation of treatment is essential.