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06.23.08, 11:23 AM Expecting
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Anyone know anything about cholestasis during pregnancy? I have been itchy for about 2 weeks. Started with the belly but has spread to upper and form arms. No rash, tiny bumps show up occasionally though- almost invisible.... I read some scary stuff online about what it could be! 37 weeks PG. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag

of course she isn't in today. waiting for nurse to call back now that i am officially freaked out. baby supposed to be delivered next week for other reasons. now i just want to know all is ok. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag

I had PUPPPs on my stomach, legs and arms. It was pretty awful. You can read scary stuff about it online too. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:24 AM Flag

i had severe itching when i was pregnant, belly was the worst and i could only wear certain clothes that didn't make it worse. dr said it was not big deal and normal. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag

what kind of scary stuff? i'm 11 weeks and have gotten a few itchy bumps on my legs and arms. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag

i had ezcema late in pregnancy and it was brutal. derm said it was technically unrelated to pregnancy but i don't buy it. friend had cholestasis and hers was worse than mine. delivered her a bit early b/c of it - since there is a very slightly higher risk of stillborn with it. doc will be able to tell if that's what you have and as long as you feel movement, don't worry until you talk to your doc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag

^^^should specify so you don't panic: they delivered her 2 weeks early - not very early. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:37 AM Flag

I had cholestasis; the itching was worst around my belly but became generalized. This was at around 37 weeks. It took several days to get the test results and went for fetal monitoring every day. At 38w2d they diagnosed and induced immediately. My 5 mo. DS was fine and the itchiness disappeared as soon as I delivered. As long as it's diagnosed quickly, you and your DB will be fine. GL. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 PM Flag

^^^the standard practice, I think, is to induce at 38 weeks. really, it will be ok. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:10 PM Flag