A.  Acute fatty liver of pregnancy                   

B. Acute cholecystitis

C. Obstetric cholestasis                      

D. Biliary colic 

E.  Pemphigoid gestationis

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The correct answer is C. Obstetric cholestasis

• Obstetric cholestasis, also recognised as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is a condition caused by the reduced flow of bile. Common symptoms: Pruritus usually worse palms, soles and abdomen. Raised bilirubin is seen in around > 90% of cases

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