Definition
The classic signs and symptoms of pregnancy — tender breasts, nausea, fatigue, weight gain — probably come as no surprise. But what about itchy skin? In late pregnancy, a condition known as cholestasis of pregnancy may trigger intense itching, particularly on the hands and feet.
By definition, cholestasis is any condition in which the flow of bile — a digestive fluid — from the liver is blocked. Extrahepatic cholestasis occurs outside the liver.
