Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following:

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, prognosis, and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess pregnant women with itch.
• Management
  • How to manage pregnant women with itch in primary care and when to refer.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course.
• An audit suggestion.
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading.

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• About the causes, prevalence, prognosis, and complications of itch in pregnancy.
• How to diagnose and manage the underlying causes of itch in pregnancy.
• When to refer pregnant women with itch.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered