Profile of Dyslipidemia in Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Evidence from a Study in Enugu, Nigeria
Abstract
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are characterized by significant physiological and metabolic adaptations, including alterations in maternal lipid metabolism. This study evaluated the lipid profile of pregnant, postpartum and non-pregnant control women to determine the impact of pregnancy and delivery on maternal lipid levels. Venous blood samples were collected from participants and analyzed using standard enzymatic methods to measure Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and High-Density Lipoprotein. Low-Density Lipoprotein, and Very Low-Density Lipoprotein were calculated using Friedewald’s formula. Results showed that pregnant women exhibited a significant increase in lipid levels compared to postpartum women (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lipid metabolism and disorders
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Risks
and Lipoproteins
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Clinical Medical and Diagnostic Research
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 01–03
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN