Serum cholesterol and phospholipids levels in normal mothers and their newborns

Total lipids, total cholesterol and phospholipids have been determined in paired maternal and foetal sera at parturition in 33 egyptian women who have had uncomplicated pregnancies and normal full term deliveries. Statistically significant lower levels of lipids in foetal as compared to maternal sera were found. The factors that affect the foetal lipid levels, and their correlation with sex and birth weight have been discussed