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 and foetal growth.

Maria C AdankLaura BenschopAlet W KorsKelly R PeterbroersAnna M Smak GregoorMonique T MulderSarah Schalekamp-TimmermansJeanine E Roeters Van LennepEric A P Steegers

Published in: BMC medicine (2020)

Our study suggests a novel association of early pregnancy triglyceride and remnant cholesterol levels with foetal growth, patterns of foetal growth and the risk of LGA. Future studies are warranted to explore clinical implication possibilities.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
mental health
body mass index
pregnancy outcomes
preterm infants