Hyperemesis, gastrointestinal and liver disorders in pregnancy

This review of the gastrointestinal and hepatic systems in pregnancy concentrates on those conditions that are frequent and troublesome (gastro-oesophageal reflux and constipation), distressing (hyperemesis gravidarum) or potentially fatal [obstetric cholestasis, acute fatty liver of pregnancy and HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome].