FAQ

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition that occurs in late pregnancy. It impairs the flow of bile, causing bile acids to build up in the blood. The most common symptom is severe itching, especially on the hands and feet.

Dietary needs vary by individual and severity. Many doctors recommend staying under 30-40 grams of fat per day total, and some suggest even less. Always consult your maternal-fetal medicine specialist for your specific target.

Unfortunately, your liver doesn't distinguish between "healthy" fats (like avocados or olive oil) and other fats when processing bile. A gram of fat is a gram of fat when it comes to ICP, which is why we strictly count total fat, not just saturated fat.

High-fat dairy (cheese, butter, whole milk), fatty meats, oils, nuts, avocados, and most processed or fried foods. It sounds restrictive, but there are many creative ways to substitute these ingredients, which is what this site is all about.

Currently, we offer individual recipes that you can mix and match. We recommend browsing our "Try These First" section on the homepage for our most reliable, family-friendly staples.

We are parents who have navigated multiple ICP pregnancies. After struggling to find genuinely palatable low-fat recipes, we started adapting our favorites and sharing them here.