Pregnancy

Digestive and Liver Disorders See All  Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Digestive and Liver Disorders Many pregnant women have some nausea and sometimes vomiting in the first trimester. A few pregnant women have a severe kind of nausea and vomiting called hyperemesis gravidarum. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Cholestasis of Pregnancy in Digestive and Liver Disorders Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (jaundice). Cholestasis sometimes starts in early pregnancy. But it is more common in the second and third trimesters. It most often goes away within a few days after delivery. The high levels of bile may cause serious problems for your developing baby (fetus). ...more  Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy in Digestive and Liver Disorders AFLP is a rare, but serious, liver problem in pregnancy. With AFLP the liver cells have too much fat, which can damage the liver. ...more