For women and families that experience Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
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Welcome to ICPcare.org a resource for women and their families who experience Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), or cholestasis of pregnancy, also referred to as Obstetric Cholestasis (OC). Often, the only symptom noticed is itching. The itching can vary from person to person on the palms of hands, arms, legs, soles of feet or all-over itching. ICP/OC carries an increased risk of spontaneous premature birth, fetal distress, maternal hemorrhaging, meconium staining and stillbirth (intrauterine fetal demise).
We care about providing useful information to women who may be suffering from this high risk pregnancy condition. ICP/OC is a high-risk pregnancy and women diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy may also need the expert advice and care of a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist or Perinatologist. These specialists are knowledgeable on the proper medical treatments for ICP/OC. The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine has a physician locater. You can enter the State you reside in on the physician locator form and scroll down the list to find the nearest MFM specialist.
Think you may have ICP?
If you are experiencing itching during pregnancy and think you may have ICP/OC, you may wish to start with our Guide to Diagnosis page. It is a useful reference to help guide you through the process to consider a diagnosis of ICP/OC. Due to the risk of stillbirth, it is essential to seek the proper medical action if you think you may have ICP/OC.
Please read the Diagnosis and Guide to Diagnosis.
Ways you can help!
Our mission is to improve the awareness of ICP/OC through education and research. We care about providing information and support to all those affected with this uncommon condition.
