Welcome to ItchyMoms.com, an online resource for women who suffer from Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, also known as Obstetric Cholestasis. Often, the only symptom noticed is all-over itching or itching on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. ICP/OC carries an increased risk of premature labor, fetal and maternal hemorrhaging, fetal distress, and most importantly, stillbirth (intrauterine death of baby). This website is designed to provide factual, medical information to women who may be suffering from this potentially dangerous condition.
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The most recent pages updated on the website is the
Links & Research page which has links to medical documentation that can be useful to present to doctors regarding ICP / OC. There have been new doctors added to the Find a Doctor page both in and outside of the U.S.
If you are experiencing itching during pregnancy and think you may have cholestasis of pregnancy, you may wish to start with our
Guide to Diagnosis page. This page is a designed to be a reference tool for women to help guide them through the process of either ruling out or confirming a diagnosis of ICP. Due to the threat of stillbirth, quick action is essential when cholestasis of pregnancy is suspected.
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Aside from taking UDCA to decrease your bile acids and helping to keep your baby safe, some women have found the following things helpful in alleviating the symptoms. Please note that these should not be a replacement for the medicated treatment of Ursodeoxycholic Acid that help to reduce the bile acids in your blood and that of your baby in utero.
- Eat a Low-Fat Diet
- Drink Lots of Water
- Try Benefibre (take separate from UDCA) *
- Try Milk Thistle and Dandelion Root
- Try Sarna Lotion to Cool the Itch **
- Keep Temperature Low/Wear Cool Clothing
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Benefibre may be found in most stores in pharmacy section.
Sarna is not carried by most stores but can be ordered by a pharmacy or ordered online on our Helpful Products.
