The main symptom of #ICP is itching (the medical term is pruritus). The #itch can occur anywhere on the body. #DontIgnoreTheItch in pregnancy - make sure you report this to a health professional so you can be tested for ICP. bit.ly/ICPsymptoms #LiverTwitter #ICPSupport #OC

Around 80% who've had intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) before will develop it again during pregnancy. We're here to support you - join our Facebook group bit.ly/ICPpostnatal or find out about support here: bit.ly/ICPSupport #LiverTwitter #DontIgnoreTheItch

Watch and listen podcast with @twiniversity speaking about Cholestasis of Pregnancy journey, stillbirth risk and evidence based resources. Learn more at icpcare.org Watch on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=TsdzEG… #livertwitter #dontignoretheitch #bileacids

Preterm birth is birth that occurs before 37 weeks and is more likely in pregnancies affected by intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). This #risk increases as bile acids increase. #LiverTwitter #PrematureBirth #DontIgnoreTheItch #ICP #IntrahepaticCholestasisOfPregnancy

Say hello to our #Trustee Jude for this weeks #MeetTheTeamMonday. Jude has had #ICP in all of her pregnancies, resulting in her daughter, Beth, being #Stillborn. Jude has been with #ICPSupport from the beginning. It is great to have Jude as part of the #Team. #DontIgnoreTheItch

It's #VolunteersWeek2024 and we’d love to say a huge #ThankYou to our amazing #Volunteers who dedicate their time to #ICPSupport. They help to raise awareness of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy & keep our #SmallButMightyCharity running. #LivedExperience #DontIgnoreTheItch

Non-fasting #BileAcid blood tests are essential in the diagnosis & management of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Bile acid concentrations determine the risk of stillbirth. Read more here: bit.ly/ICPmanagement #ICP #EatPeakRepeat #LiverTwitter #DontIgnoreTheItch

It #itch in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) can occur anywhere - not just the hands & feet. Itching can develop at any stage of pregnancy & isn't always severe. #DontIgnoreTheItch let a health professional know & get tested #LiverTwitter #StillbirthAwareness

"It's just dry skin." "It's probably PUPPPs." "Don't overreact. You're fine." These are probably things that sound familiar to mothers who have experienced Cholestasis of #Pregnancy. Learn more -> icpcare.org #dontignoretheitch #stillbirthawareness #fighttheitch

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) most commonly develops in the third trimester, but has been diagnosed as early as 8 weeks. It's never too early for ICP, so #DontIgnoretheItch in pregnancy #SafeBirthNotStillbirth #StillbirthAwareness #pregnancy #CommonMisconception

Itching is the main symptom of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) On #WorldSleepDay we're sharing our members' top tips for coping with the #itch Read descriptions of 'that' ICP itch here: bit.ly/CantExplainItch #DontIgnoreTheItch #SupportingYouEveryItchOfTheWay

"Itching was so, so horrific that nothing felt like it was working!" Thank you Amneet Graham for highlighting Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and sharing your experience. #ICPSupport #ICP #OC #LiverTwitter #PregnancyItch #BileAcids #DontIgnoreTheItch #ResearchBasedCharity

The physical & mental toll of ICP must be considered when managing ICP, but it isn't always fully appreciated by those who haven't experienced the condition themselves. Read description of that unmistakable ICP itch here: bit.ly/CantExplainItch #DontIgnoreTheItch #LiverTwitter

Usrodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is not the 'wonder drug' we once thought it was. However, it still has a place in the treatment of #ICP, particularly when bile acid concentrations are >40µmol/L #LiverTwitter #Itching #Pregnancy #Research #DontIgnoreTheItch #BileAcid #Research

The main symptom of ICP is itching. It can occur anywhere on the body, can range from mild to severe & develop at any time during pregnancy. Itching can develop several weeks before bile acids become elevated bit.ly/ICPsymptoms #DontIgnoreTheItch #FactFriday #LiverTwitter

We know the long wait for your #bileacid results can be stressful. But why does it take so long?! Bile acid results in the USA can take anywhere between 36 hours- 10 days for results to return, Learn more here icpcare.org/intrahepatic-c… #dontignoretheitch #livertwitter #icpcare

ICP pregnancies are 3.5x more likely to result in preterm birth compared to non-ICP pregnancies. When bile acids are >40 µmol/L, UDCA can reduce this risk: doi.org/10.1016/S2468-…) #livertwitter #DontIgnoreTheItch #PretermBirth #Pregnancy #IntrahepaticCholestasisofPregnancy

What Is Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy? Share this post to save a life! #cholestasisofpregnancy #livertwitter #dontignoretheitch #donotignoretheitch #liver #pregnancy

Itching in #pregnancy should be investigated - it could be #ICP It can take several weeks for bile acid concentrations to rise after the onset of itching. Regular, non-fasting blood tests are required to monitor this. bit.ly/diagnosisICP #livertwitter #DontIgnoreTheItch