Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) is associated with intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) and severity of disease is associated with higher rates of IUFD. Antepartum management of (ICP) is highly variable. Consensus in clinical practice is to encourage delivery at 37 weeks regardless of severity. We evaluated if standardizing the management of ICP based on bile acid level would affect maternal and neonatal outcomes.
METHODS:
Women di… Show more
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