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1
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incidence

A

0.1-0.5% all pregnancies

2
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features

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pruritis especially of the palms and soles in 2nd half pregnancy

3
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tests

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liver transaminases are mildly high, incr bilirubin in some

4
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what does it increase risk of

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pre term labour, fetal distress, stillbirthn

5
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what can be given to treat

A

ursodeoxycholic acid- reduces pruritus and abnormal LFTs

6
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what should be given to mother and baby at birth

A

vitamin K

7
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what is contraindicated after

A

combined pill (oestrogen containing)

8
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how often can this recur

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40% pregnancies