What to do if pregnant women have high blood lipids

Because women have a baby in their belly after pregnancy and no longer eat alone, their nutritional needs are very high. Usually, nutrition is supplemented by eating some nourishing foods. However, this makes it very easy to have high blood lipids. High blood lipids have adverse effects on both pregnant women and fetuses. Therefore, people need to take measures to treat it. Here we will introduce what to do if pregnant women have high blood lipids.

1. Diet therapy

Dietary management is crucial for the control of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and combined hyperlipidemia. Under the principle of controlling total calories, nutrition should be comprehensive and balanced, meals should be taken regularly, and small meals should be taken frequently.

Human lipids include fats and lipids. Hyperlipidemia is most closely related to diet. The accumulation of human body fat and the source of some lipids mainly come from diet. Only a portion of lipids are synthesized in the body, called endogenous lipids. Diet control is very important for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia. Among fruits, strawberries, kiwis, etc. are the first choice. Bananas, lychees, longans and grapes are high in calories, so they should not be eaten too much. Disaccharide and monosaccharide foods such as sugar, honey, chocolate, and desserts should be avoided. Protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, etc. should also be consumed in appropriate amounts.

2. Exercise therapy

Exercise therapy is not only beneficial to the health of mother and child, but also can control hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and combined hyperlipidemia. Therefore, except for those with acute complications of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and combined hyperlipidemia, those with threatened abortion, habitual abortion who need to protect the fetus, and those with pregnancy-induced hypertension, pregnant women should go outdoors and participate in appropriate exercise. Exercise should be done about 1 hour after a meal and should not last too long, generally 20 to 30 minutes is appropriate. The exercises should be soothing and less strenuous, such as walking, slow swimming and Tai Chi.

3. Drug therapy

If blood lipids cannot be controlled through diet management and exercise therapy, drug treatment should be carried out. It can effectively control blood lipids and does not cross the placenta, so it is safe for both mother and child. Care should be taken when using medication and it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor. In general, it can prevent the absorption of bile acid or cholesterol from the intestines and promote the excretion of bile acid or cholesterol with feces. Inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the body, or promote the conversion of cholesterol, promote the expression of LDL receptors on the cell membrane, and accelerate the decomposition of lipoproteins. Activates lipoprotein metabolic enzymes and promotes the hydrolysis of triglycerides. Prevent the synthesis of other lipids in the body, or promote the metabolism of other lipids.