Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver condition in late pregnancy, causing itching and high bile acid levels that return to normal after birth. Babies born to mothers with this condition may have a higher risk of breathing issues. Researchers suspect bile acids might lead to a specific type of lung problem in newborns, but more studies are needed to confirm this.
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Incidence of respiratory distress syndrome
Timeframe: First 72 hours of life
The need for exogenous surfactant administration
Timeframe: First 72 hours of life
Biomarkers related to pulmonary injury and surfactant deficiency
Timeframe: In the first 24 hours, at 48-72 hours and at 7 days of life