CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY

Course overview

Cholestasis of pregnancy (CP; also called pruritis gravidarum or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) is an acute, rare condition characterized by profound pruritus (i.e., itching) during the late second and third trimesters of pregnancy; CP occurs when bile is not effectively excreted by the liver and bile acids subsequently deposit in the skin. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of CP. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.