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Intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP)
Itch without rash + raised bile acids.
Source: RCOG GTG 43 (2022)Bile acids
| Mild 19–39 | Birth by 40 weeks. |
|---|---|
| Moderate 40–99 | Birth 38–39 weeks. |
| Severe ≥100 | Birth 35–36 weeks. |
Ursodeoxycholic acid does not improve outcomes — not routine. Recheck LFTs/bile acids 6 weeks after birth.
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