What causes high cholesterol in pregnant women?

Nowadays, many families do not have children, so they are under a lot of pressure. For some expectant mothers, their physical health is very important. If any problems arise, it will have a great impact on the physical health of the baby, especially for some pregnant women with high cholesterol. This must be taken seriously. So what causes high cholesterol during pregnancy?

What causes high cholesterol in pregnant women?

Cholesterol is divided into two types: high-density cholesterol and low-density cholesterol. The former has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system and is usually called "good cholesterol". The latter, if high, increases the risk of coronary heart disease and is usually called "bad cholesterol."

Excessive cholesterol intake will cause hypercholesterolemia, which in turn will lead to the so-called "rich man's disease" such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease.

There are two units for cholesterol measurement. One unit is mmol/l. A total cholesterol measurement of 5.2mmol/L or below is normal. Another unit is mg/dl. A total cholesterol level below 200 mg/dl is considered normal.

The medical community believes that in order to lower cholesterol, one should also reduce the intake of some high-cholesterol foods, especially animal offal such as heart and liver. The principle is to eat no more than three or four eggs a week, and especially try to eat less egg yolks, including various fish eggs, crab roe, etc.

Precautions for pregnant women with high cholesterol

1. It is best to eat foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, corn, oats, etc.;

2. Vitamins C and E can lower blood lipids and adjust blood lipid metabolism. They are found in high levels in dark or green plants (vegetables, fruits) and beans.

3. Limit high-fat foods: such as animal offal, and eat vegetable oil instead of animal oil.

4. It is recommended to check the routine blood test to see if the hemoglobin is low. If it is not low, as long as the nutrition is balanced, there is no need to pursue high-nutrition foods too much.

The above is the expert’s introduction to the reasons why pregnant women have high cholesterol. I hope you will understand it. At the same time, if pregnant women have high cholesterol, they should go to a regular hospital and follow the doctor’s advice. Don’t blindly eat something or take medicine. This will easily cause problems for your baby. I hope you will pay attention to it.