Elevated liver enzymes?

Question

35 weeks pregnant. I got a lot of blood work done last week after having the stomach flu, and the doc found that my liver enzymes are elevated. I've had the tests repeated several times and they're still elevated, but leveled off a bit. My platelets are fine so the doc doesn't think it's preeclampsia, but she doesn't seem to know what it is.

Anyone have elevated liver enzymes? How did your doctor treat you?

I'm supposed to go in on Thursday but now I'm worried that I should be seen earlier or that this could be something serious.

Answer

Yup I had that with my 1st baby, and now with my 4th baby. I've got Obstetric cholestasis, which is an issue with the liver, the bile that is supposed to be filtered through the liver/gallbladder is too slow so it can spill into the blood stream which makes you itch(although I didn't itch with my 1st baby), and can be a big issue for baby. If your liver enzymes aren't over the top crazy high, than its just something for the doctor to keep an eye on. I used to have to go for NST's twice a week, and ultrasounds to check on how baby was tolerating everything. It can be common to develop preeclampsia with this condition though. So as long as your doctor is monitoring you, and well aware that an earlier arrival date is usually necessary with cholestasis than everything will be fine. Try not to panic. Usually doctors like to deliver  these babies by 38 weeks max.

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I have elevated liver enzymes but no other issues (besides low blood pressure) so dr isn't concerned

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I had blood work last week because lately my palms & bottom of my feet have been itchy. I read that it was a symptom of Cholestasis... I've been trying not to worry so much . 
But I read other symptoms were lighter stools and darker urine and I've also had those. I have an appointment tomorrow I hope all is well 🙁 I really don't want to be induced smh

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