Audit of Obstetric Cholestasis

Background Obstetric Cholestasis (OC) is a condition, unique to pregnancy, that manifests itself with intense pruritus and abnormal liver function tests, both of which remit following delivery. Diagnosis is made in the absence of other causes for cholestasis.The potential fetal risks associated with OC include spontaneous/iatrogenic prematurity, fetal distress and intrauterine fetal death. There is no conclusive evidence that any specific treatment improves maternal symptoms or neonatal outcomes. Aims To review whether our practice of managing patient with OC complies with local and national standards. Methodolo…