Patient's question:
A woman is 26 years old and 36 weeks pregnant. Due to abnormal liver function, the doctor diagnosed her with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Her current symptoms are not suitable for a vaginal delivery, so she was recommended a cesarean section. She wants to know when it would be most appropriate to have the cesarean section and whether her liver function needs to be normalized before the procedure.Doctor's answer:
At 36 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus should have already developed and matured. Even if a cesarean section is performed at this time, the baby delivered will still be considered full-term and can live completely normally. However, if your liver function is not good, you can take some time to nourish and improve it. After the liver function fully recovers, you can then have a cesarean section. But it is essential to closely monitor fetal movement and regularly undergo prenatal check-ups. If the fetus's growth and development are all normal, you can rest assured.