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A 42-year-old female asked:

Is it uncommon for someone to develop cholestasis of pregnancy during a third pregnancy (never had it). feeling sporadic itchines all overand 28 week?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Cholestasis: Cholestasis of pregnancy is not particularly common to begin with, however, any woman can get it during any pregnancy. This is serious business, so if you are having symptoms, alert your OB pronto! Good luck.
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