How is cholestasis of pregnancy diagnosed?

Cholestasis is diagnosed by doing a complete medical history, physical examination, and blood tests that evaluate liver function, bile acids, and bilirubin.

Additionally, an ultrasound can de done to rule out gall bladder stones causing blockage. 1-2 preg/1000 is affected by cholestasis of pregnancy. It may be related to adverse pregnancy events like preterm labor, or at worse, stillbirth. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

Cholestasis of pregnancy presents with total body itching, usually no rash, & diagnosis is usually made with an elevated level of bile acids.

We also follow liver functions, treat with ursodiol (actigall) & monitor the fetus with twice weekly nsts & afi checks. Early delivery is usually warranted to avoid demise, no one really has a good explanation why this occurs. Take care. Would you like to video or text chat with me?