What is Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) If you’re expecting twins, you may have heard about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). ICP is a liver condition that can cause itching during pregnancy and, in some cases, affect the health of your babies....
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is thought to have a hormonal cause and is therefore more likely to occur in a twin pregnancy due to increased levels of hormones. Rates of ICP in twin pregnancies are between 20-25%.1,2 In contrast, ICP only occurs about...
Author: Dr. Laura BonebrakeWhat we know about risks and outcomes Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is classically known as a disorder that first occurs in the second or third trimesters of pregnancy.1 At ICP Care, we have had members diagnosed much earlier...
It’s the burning question everyone with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy wants the answer to: can my ICP cause lasting harm to me or my baby after my pregnancy is over? It’s unsatisfying to know we don’t have great answers. The studies so far have been few and often conflicting. We do have some answers, though, and it’s mostly good news.
New Evidence from two new studies have been published that support the benefits of Ursodiol to treat Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy.
A comprehensive management guide was published in AJOG on Nov13, 2020. Many recommendations are in line with advice ICP Care often gives.
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