Maternal lipid profile during second Trimester on pregnancy outcomes and Its complications -a one year Observational study

Abstract

Background of the study: Pregnancy is associated with hyperlipidemia. Problems arises if there is dyslipidemia surpassing the normal levels in pregnancy. Hyperlipidemia causes atherosis in the uteroplacental spiral arteries which results in decreased blood flow to the baby resulting in preeclampsia (PE). Insulin resistance is increased during pregnancy leading to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Patients with dyslipidemia are known to have perinatal complications such as small for gestational age newborns, preterm birth and stillbirth. Objectives To study the association of serum lipid levels during the second trimester with the development of pregnancy-associated complications such as preeclampsia, GDM and preterm delivery.