6. Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy is a condition that can develop in pregnant women. It usually appears in the third trimester and can last throughout the rest of the pregnancy. It usually goes away within a few weeks of delivery. The condition can cause bilirubin levels to increase in the mom and the baby. Some babies are born with elevated bilirubin levels because the mother had Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy.
In most cases, this condition doesn’t require any treatment and will go away on its own. Babies that are born with elevated bilirubin levels may need treatment before they can be released from the hospital. Women usually recover quickly and may not even know they have any problems. Babies that have jaundice as a result of this condition can be treated in a hospital if it is severe or may be sent home with care directions if the jaundice is mild.