Case studies

If you’ve never had an ICP pregnancy, you won’t know what it’s like or what to expect. On these pages, women describe their experiences of ICP.

This series of case studies was written by Jo Marshall of All Things Words.

Hollie Tonner

Hollie finds ICP Support second time around and takes control of her pregnancy

Devorah Niman

A high-risk pregnancy with invaluable support from ICP Support's Facebook group

Michele Ajami

ICP in the heat of Singapore – and a doctor willing to learn

Leanne Tozer

Any ICP pregnancy is a worry – but Leanne had to cope during covid

Kelly Jenkins

Extremely high bile acids and uncertain doctors – Kelly stands up for what she knows is right

Ali Gilroy

A moderate case of ICP brings Ali right into the heart of ICP Support

Fiona Hardy

ICP for a single parent

Andy Edgecombe

A stillbirth in 1976 and a retrospective diagnosis

Rebecca Wilson

Even with the best of care, a stillbirth

Leah Beller

The importance of getting quick bile acid results

Suzanne Taylor

Women need to be well-informed and not be afraid to speak up

Stacey Altree

Mild symptoms – but a stillbirth

Louise Horsfall

You can make your own decisions about care

Lorelle Thorne

Healthcare professionals need to be consistent

Kate McGlade Russell

Not being taken seriously is frightening

Lauren Channing

Lauren advocates for herself

Carrie Quirk

‘Knowledge is power’

Emma Farrelly

Emma finds that some midwives lack knowledge of ICP

Subah Akhtar

Subah struggles to get a diagnosis

Our previous series of case studies was compiled by Kate Wilson.

Vikki Meredith

The intense itching made Vikki Meredith’s pregnancies almost unbearable

Sophie Osgood

Sophie Osgood reminds you that you know your own body

Courtnay Kenney

Courtnay Kenney’s symptoms arrived early

Michaela Hotchkiss

Michaela Hotchkiss struggled to get a diagnosis

Jenny Hastings

Jenny Hastings describes her ICP pregnancies

Natalie Fryer

Natalie Fryer’s journey through ICP

Ailsa Seatter

Ailsa was prompted to get on her bike after her daughter had ICP