Paris Fury’s ‘highly dangerous’ pregnancy complication Cholestasis and what causes it

Paris and Tyson Fury welcomed their seventh baby to the world on Monday 18 September.

The boxing champion, 35, and his wife of 15 years, 33, shared the happy news with OK! that they had welcomed a baby boy named Prince Rico Paris Fury, who arrived at 2.29am weighing 6lb 13oz.

In exclusive first pictures of Paris posing together with their newest bundle of joy, the mum-of-seven looked totally smitten after their little one’s arrival.

Paris Fury has exclusively introduced her newborn son to OK! readers
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The couple are already parents to Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 10, Prince ‘Tutty’ Tyson, six, Valencia, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah Fury, four, and Athena, two.

Now, Paris has revealed to OK! the condition she has had to battle during pregnancy.

Called Cholestasis, it is a disorder which sees the slowing of bile through the digestive system which can then leak into the bloodstream causing inflammation.

“I had itchy hands and feet during pregnancy which is one of the symptoms. It can be highly dangerous, so pregnant women get induced a bit early,” Paris told us.

“All of my children have arrived earlier than their expected due date, most of them have been born two-three weeks early. I knew my date in advance and I knew I would be inducted. I don’t have C-sections, it’s what I’ve always done.”

Paris opened up on the ‘highly dangerous’ condition she faces during pregnancy
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After Athena’s birth, in which she stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated, Paris was unsure about having another baby.

She tells us: “I had a lot of hesitation after Athena’s birth. Tyson and I talked about it and he was actually more worried than me.

“But I just had this urge to have another baby. I spoke to a lot of specialists, but it turns out that with Athena it was just a fluke. Thank god this one has come along and he’s perfectly healthy and it went as good as can be.”

What is cholestasis?

Bertrand Courtenay Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP, CLSMS) at Rubicon Science Ltd tells us: “Cholestasis is a medical condition characterized by impaired bile flow within the liver or bile ducts, which leads to the accumulation of bile components in the bloodstream.

“This disruption in bile flow can result from various factors, and it is crucial to identify the underlying cause for proper management.”

What causes cholestasis in pregnancy and what are the risk factors?

Bertrand tells us: “Intrahepatic Cholestasis can be attributed to liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. Medications with hepatotoxic effects can also disrupt bile flow within the liver. This is most common due to pregnancy and, around 20% of women face this during pregnancy in one form or another during their lifetime.”

He adds: “When cholestasis is due to an obstruction outside the liver, common causes include gallstones,
pancreatic tumours, or inflammation of the bile ducts.”

Risk factors

Personal or family history of cholestasis of pregnancy, history of liver damage or disease, including hepatitis C and gallbladder stones, being pregnant with multiple babies and pregnancy at an older age, such as 35 years or older.

How dangerous is cholestasis?

Both the mum and developing baby can face complications due to cholestasis. In mums, the condition can affect the way the body absorbs fat.

Cholestasis of pregnancy increases the risk of complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Babies can also be born too early or have lung problems from breathing in meconium or be stillborn.

Due to these risks, many medical providers consider inducing labour before the baby’s due date.

Both the mum and developing baby can face complications due to cholestasis
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What are the symptoms of cholestasis?

Severe itching, particularly on the palms of your hand and at the bottom of your feet. Dark urine or light-coloured bowel movements, jaundice, loss of appetite and nausea.

How is it treated?

Healthcare providers aim to ease itching and prevent complications in the baby. They may recommend taking a prescription medicine called ursodiol (Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte). It will help to lower the level of bile acids in blood. Other medicines may also be prescribed. Soaking itchy areas in cool or lukewarm water may also help.

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