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Gall Bladder Symptoms during Pregnancy

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Elizabeth Otto

Pregnant women are at risk for developing gallbladder problems. Increased hormone levels during pregnancy can interfere with gallbladder function. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that pregnancy increases the risk for developing gallstones--small deposits that form inside the gallbladder system.

Elizabeth Otto has been writing professionally since 2003. She is a licensed emergency medical technician-intermediate with over 10 years of experience in the field. She has worked as a clinical assistant in family health and emergency medicine since 1995. Otto is a freelance writer for various websites and holds an Associate of Science in medical assisting from Commonwealth College.