A 33 year old pregnant woman at 35 weeks gestation has pruritus of palms and soles and elevated bile acids consistent with intrahepatic cholestasis of...

Question

A 33 year old pregnant woman at 35 weeks gestation has pruritus of palms and soles and elevated bile acids consistent with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Foetal growth is appropriate and monitoring is reassuring. What is the usual management regarding timing of delivery?

Accepted Answer

Planned delivery around 37-38 weeks depending on bile acid level and clinical factors

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Expectant management to 42 weeks

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Immediate emergency caesarean section

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Termination of pregnancy

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Delivery at 32 weeks for all cases

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Obstetric cholestasis timing of delivery

A 33 year old pregnant woman at 35 weeks gestation has pruritus of palms and soles and elevated bile acids consistent with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Foetal growth is appropriate and monitoring is reassuring. What is the usual management regarding timing of delivery?