International Women's Day 2025: International Women's Day is being celebrated today i.e. on March 8. In such a situation, there are many things related to women. If we talk about health, then this is a topic that should be discussed every day, not on any special day. Yes, it is a woman who forgets to take care of herself while fulfilling the responsibilities of family and office. Be it physical, mental, or that period of pregnancy. In such a situation, they start having many health-related problems.

If we talk about pregnancy, then during this time also women move forward struggling with many serious problems. An increase in cholesterol is one of the diseases occurring during pregnancy. Ignoring this disease can have a profound effect on the health of the baby growing in the womb. In such a situation, it is important to have proper health checkups and a healthy diet during this time. Now the question is, how is high cholesterol fatal for the child during pregnancy? What diseases are the child at risk due to high cholesterol during pregnancy? To answer these questions, News18 spoke to Dr. Anupam Rani, Professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut. Here are excerpts from the conversation with her-

When, why, and how does cholesterol increase during pregnancy?

The doctor says that during the first 3 months of pregnancy, there is a high risk of increasing cholesterol levels in the body. The biggest reason for this is unhealthy lifestyle and wrong eating habits. Actually, due to food and lifestyle during pregnancy, many types of hormonal changes occur in women, due to which cholesterol starts increasing. Cholesterol is an organic molecule that causes fat to accumulate in the body. This imbalances the levels of testosterone and estrogen hormones, which can cause high cholesterol.

6 serious problems that the fetus faces in high cholesterol

Preterm birth: During pregnancy, it is very important to take care of the baby growing in the womb more than yourself. At the same time, many women also have the problem of high cholesterol. The biggest reason for this is wrong eating habits. Let us tell you that, high cholesterol during pregnancy can sometimes lead to premature delivery.

Low birth weight: Your diet during pregnancy affects the health of your child. Because many women have the problem of increased cholesterol during pregnancy. Actually, due to high cholesterol in pregnant women, the child born may be at risk of being underweight.

Heart problem to the child: An increase in cholesterol in a pregnant woman can be fatal for the child. Let us tell you that, if a pregnant woman has a problem of high cholesterol, then it can cause heart-related problems in the child being born. In such a situation, it is important to take care of yourself from the beginning.

Stopped fetal development: An increase in cholesterol during pregnancy can slow down the development of the baby in the womb. Apart from this, due to high cholesterol, the risk of oxidative stress also increases in pregnant women. To avoid this, adopting a healthy lifestyle is the easiest way.

Gestational diabetes: It is very important to take special care of yourself during pregnancy. Because only when you are fit, the baby growing in your womb will also be healthy. Let us tell you that, if a woman's cholesterol increases during pregnancy, then the risk of gestational diabetes can increase. In such a situation, it is important to improve your diet.

Preeclampsia: Most women start having high blood pressure during pregnancy. It is directly related to your increased high cholesterol. Usually high cholesterol causes high blood pressure. This can also increase the risk of preeclampsia.

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