High Cholesterol and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on High Cholesterol and Pregnancy
When a woman has high cholesterol during pregnancy it can increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia.1 Women can lower cholesterol levels by taking extra vitamin C and E, eating healthy foods, exercising, and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. High cholesterol can trigger a seizure which can threaten the life of the woman and the baby.2 Additionally, if a woman has high cholesterol during their pregnancy it can result in their child acquiring atherosclerosis later in life.2
Fast Facts:
- High cholesterol increases the chance of preterm delivery.3
- High cholesterol is more common in women who were overweight prior to their pregnancy.
- Your physician will monitor high cholesterol by administering a urine test to check for protein.
- Bed rest is a common treatment for pregnant women suffering from high cholesterol.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Baby Fit: Exercise Lowers Cholesterol During Pregnancy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nutra Legacy: Pregnancy and High Cholesterol
- ↑ Holland Hospital: Early Delivery and High Cholesterol
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jillian
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: High Cholesterol During Pregnancy, High Cholesterol Levels in Pregnancy
- Last update: Jun. 28, 2009
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