O26.6: Liver disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Liver disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium refer to a variety of liver problems that can occur during pregnancy, at the time of childbirth, or in the period post-delivery. These liver conditions can present with mild symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or itching, or they can be severe with symptoms like yellowing of the skin and eyes, abdominal pain, and unusual darkening of the urine. Sometimes, liver disorders might be related to the pregnancy itself, such as gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia. However, they could also be a result of underlying conditions that a woman has prior to pregnancy, such as viral hepatitis, or gallstones. These conditions can potentially complicate both the course of a pregnancy and the postnatal period, and may affect the mother's overall health and the baby's well-being. Timely detection and proper management of these disorders are important to improve outcomes for both mother and baby.