Compared with men, women are more likely to develop gallstones, with pregnancy being a risk factor due to higher levels of estrogen. If you are pregnant and are experiencing possible signs and ...

Your gallbladder may be a relatively small organ, but it can cause big trouble during your pregnancy. Changes during pregnancy can affect how well your gallbladder works. If your gallbladder is ...

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make expectant mothers more prone to developing gallstones. While gallstones won’t hurt the fetus or complicate pregnancy, in some cases they may cause pain ...

Pregnancy may trigger gallstone formation in the gallbladder due to increases in estrogen and progesterone hormones. Rapid weight loss after pregnancy following the delivery of a baby may also ...

There’s never a good time to have gallbladder problems, but having them during pregnancy when you’re already uncomfortable is a double blow. Bile, a substance made by the liver, is stored in ...

For pregnant women experiencing painful gallstones, immediate surgery to remove the infected gallbladder may be better than postponing the operation until after childbirth, a new study suggests.

Appendicitis. Appendicitis is an infection of your appendix, which can happen even during pregnancy and needs immediate treatment. Appendicitis causes: Gallstones may go away on their own ...

When faced with painful gallstones, pregnant women should consider postponing surgical treatment until after childbirth, new study results show. Pregnant women produce extra progesterone ...

The pros and cons of pregnancy weight loss So does that mean that pregnant women are more susceptible to developing gallstones? According to OBGYN, Dr Elmarie Basson, the answer is no. Only a very ...

Gallstones are fairly common during pregnancy. Learn when gallbladder pain may mean gallstones and how they can be treated during pregnancy. Medically reviewed by Sara Twogood, MD Medically ...