Low Maternal Cholesterol Tied To Premature Birth

I don't like too harp on the cholesterol thing too much but a number of studies are demonstrating that low cholesterol may be just as bad as high cholesterol. I firmly believe that the body has a threshold for cholesterol levels and too high and too low are both bad with one leading to heart disease and the other cancer as well. Science Daily has an interesting article (available here) of the impact of low cholesterol and premature babies. I like this quote from the article

"The right amount of cholesterol is fundamental for good health, both before and after birth," explained Dr. Muenke. "During pregnancy, cholesterol is critical for both the placenta and the developing baby, including the brain."