Maternal lipid profile in early pregnancy is associated with foetal growth and the risk of a child born large-for-gestational age: a population-based prospective cohort study

Maternal lipid profile in early pregnancy is associated with foetal growth and the risk of a child born large-for-gestational age: a population-based prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides play an important role in both maternal and foetal energy metabolism. Little is known about maternal lipid levels in pregnancy and their effect on foetal growth. The aim of this study was to assess maternal lipid levels, foetal growth...

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Main Authors: Maria C. Adank, Laura Benschop, Alet W. Kors, Kelly R. Peterbroers, Anna M. Smak Gregoor, Monique T. Mulder, Sarah Schalekamp-Timmermans, Jeanine E. Roeters Van Lennep, Eric A. P. Steegers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Lipoproteins
Foetal weight
Infant; Small-for-gestational age
Foetal programming
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01730-7

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