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Obstetric Cholostasis
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Mind Map on Obstetric Cholostasis, created by Lindsey Bowers on 31/07/2014.
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Obstetric Cholostasis
Signs and Symptoms
Dark Urine & Pale Stools
Caused by absence of bile that contributes to the usual colour
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
AST, ALT, GGT, Alkaline Phosphate
caused by the condition being a liver disorder
Mild Jaundice
caused by build up of bilirubin levels
Can lead to vit k deficiency
Tiredness
Can lead to depression
Persistent Pruitus (Rash)
Caused by raised levels of bile acids
Sickness & Poor Apitite
Caused by increased bile acid levels
UTI's
caused by build up of liver enzymes
Underlying cause not known, but may have genetic and environmental factors
Liver Disorder
Implications
Maternal
Stress
Psycological and Physical
Caused by intense itching, lack of sleep and fetal concerns
Information avaialable from the British Liver trust
Gallstones
Caused by imbalance of bile make up causing Cholestrol levels to become too high and form stones
Malabsorbtion of Vit K
10mg daily from 32wks
PPH - increased risk by upto 25%
fetal monitoring req: due to fetal distress risk
Sleep Deprevation
caused by itching
Fetal
Spontaneous Pre-term birth
Mec stained liquor
Risk of Fetal aspiration
Iatrogenic pre-term birth
Sudden IUD/Stillbirth
Fetal Distress
Bile Acids can cross the placenta
can cause 02 deprevation to the fetus due to malfunction
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