women s health issues
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy
Cirrhosis
 Cirrhosis of the Liver (scarring of the liver) increases the risk of Cirrhosis can cause varicose veins (widened, convoluted veins) to develop around the esophagus (called Esophageal Varices ). Pregnancy slightly increases the risk that these veins will bleed profusely, especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy. 