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Louise Reynolds & David Finlayson would like to share these photos of their daughter, Sophie Louise Finlayson. She was born on 18 March 2009 at 6:10 p.m., weighing 8 lb 1 oz at Ormskirk Hospital. Says Louise, 'I was very ill from 32 weeks onwards and was sent to the hospital by the community midwife for monitoring due to high blood pressure, protein in my urine, headaches and feeling generally ill. The doctors found I had high bile acids and suspected cholestasis. My results went up and down for weeks and I was only officially diagnosed at 40+2 after developing the itch. I delivered at 40+3 not knowing what cholestasis was. It was only when I found your website after Sophie's birth that I found out how serious cholestasis is.

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Chloe and Dan Ewen would like to share this photo of their daughter, Alice Ewen, who was born at the Medway Maritime Hospital on 21 January 2009. Alice weighed 8 lb 8 oz and needed to be delivered by c-section as Chloe's labour didn't progress well enough for a standard delivery. Says Chloe, 'She is such a happy girl and your website really gave me support and information when I was most scared'. Thank you for that lovely comment Chloe; we are delighted that you found the website so useful!

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Although her daughter was born a couple of years ago, Karlie Anne Thompson-Howie would like to share these pictures of her baby, Kaelyn Anne Thompson-Howie, born at the William Harvey hospital on 18 October 2007 at 16.07 p.m. weighing 6 lb 13 oz. Karlie was diagnosed at 31 weeks of pregnancy and induced (c-section) at 37 weeks - her mum, Shirley made a wonderful birth partner!

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We are delighted to feature our first overseas baby on the new arrivals page. Welcome to baby Owen Jake Stewart who was born on 11 January at the Stettler Hospital, Stettler, Alberta, Canada. Owen weighed 6 lb 15 oz and was delivered when his mum, Crystal, was just over 37 weeks pregnant and had just been diagnosed with the condition. He is seen here with his proud parents Crystal and Aaron and his big sister Rilynn.

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Ian and Charlotte Squirrell are delighted to share this recent photograph of their daughter, Abigail Victoria, in the new arrivals section. Charlotte was diagnosed with OC at 36 weeks of pregnancy and Abigail arrived safely a week later following induction at Norfolk & Norwich University. Abigail was born on 11 November 2008 and weighed 6 lb 4 oz. She is grand-daughter to Andy Edgecombe, who also had OC in her pregnancies and whom many of you may remember from her fundraising efforts for OC.

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Jane Colebourne and Edward Hackett are delighted to share some photos with us of their very special little boy, Ethan Cole Finlay Hackett, who arrived safely at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 3 July at 3.35pm. Says Jane, "I often read the stories on your website and I realise how lucky we are to have our healthy baby boy. Your website helped us so much and I am already thinking about our next baby, and I will definitely be looking out for the early signs of OC so it can be monitored more closely".

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Dianne Lupton would like to share this photo of her gorgeous baby girl, Roxy Louise, who was delivered safe and well at 36 weeks on 18 July 2009 weighing 6 lb 3 oz.

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Kathryn and Corin are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Natalia Lily, on 1 September 2009, weighing 6 lb 15 oz. Induced at 37 weeks due to OC.

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Leah and Yitzchok Jayson are very happy to announce the safe arrival of Nechama Sima at 36 weeks and 5 days. Leah says, 'She is our fourth OC baby. It can be done!'

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Stuart and Silke Endacott are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of baby Lola Evie Endacott on 30 September 2009 weighing 6 lb 11 oz. Mum Silke was induced at 37+4 weeks and says, "Lola is just perfect, feeding and sleeping well and very chilled out when it comes to weathering her older sister's passionate advances :) Mum is doing fine; no check-up yet on the bile acids, but the itch is gone!".

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Sarah and Neil Flint are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of a new brother for William: baby Thomas Arthur born on 7 September 2009. Sarah was induced at 37 weeks and three days in the Jessop Wing of Sheffield Hospital and baby Thomas arrived safe and sound, weighing 6 lb. Says Sarah, 'Thomas is doing well. Bile acids are back to normal and I feel great!'

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Sam and Dave are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their new daughter, Emma Grace, who was born on 29 June 2009 at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire. Says Sam, 'I was diagnosed with OC at 34 weeks and induced at 37 weeks. Emma is doing brilliantly and six weeks on weighs 8 lb 9.5 oz'.

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Vania and Richard Turnbull are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Charlotte Turnbull, who was born on Wednesday 17 June in the Jane Crookall unit at Nobles Hospital, Douglas, Isle of Man. Charlotte weighed 6lb 7oz and joins her big brother, Alexander. She's pictured here with Alexander and mum Vania.

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Michael and Valerie would like to announce the birth of their son Daniel James Hodgkins, born on Friday 17 April 2009 at 7:42 am weighing 7 lb 4 oz after being induced at 38 weeks.

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Neil and Alison would like to announce the safe arrival of Hamish James Grant, who was born on Tuesday 21 April 2009 at St John's Hospital near Edinburgh weighing 7 lb 12 oz. Hamish was born five days early following a confirmed OC diagnosis. Hamish joins his sister Isla, who was also born a week early after an OC diagnosis.

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Ashleigh Patten and her partner Michael Liddle are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their new daughter, Mia Grace Liddle. Mia Grace was born at 10:41 a.m. on 15 February 2009, weighing 6 lb 4 oz, three weeks early. She joins her sisters, Tamzin and Darcy.

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Claire Walker and Mark Delaney are delighted to share this photo of Charlotte, a new baby sister for Thomas (featured in our Fundraising section). Although Claire developed OC again in this pregnancy, Charlotte was delivered safe and well on 6 May at Good Hope Hospital weighing 2.920 kg.

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Alis Amelia Waters was born safely on 8 May 2008 at 15:43 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, three weeks early and weighing 7 lb 8 oz. She joins her big brother Tom who was born on 23 December 2004. Though I developed OC in both pregnancies at week 33, I would like to give others hope that there can be good outcomes with this condition - Felicity Waters

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Gemma and Slawek are proud to announce the arrival of Caleb Allen-Hingerty. Born at Stafford General Hospital at 18.43 on 29th March 2008 at 39 weeks weighing 7lb 11.5oz. Caleb joins his brother Morgan.

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We would like to announce the safe arrival of our little angel, Cyra Webb 06/10/07. She was born 7 weeks premature. Once diagnosed with OC, and being monitored in hospital for 1½ weeks I was induced at 33 weeks. After a tough start in the NICU and two hospitals later, Cyra is now fit and healthy and is such a happy baby. Bianca Bam

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Valerie and Nigel Hutchinson are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their new baby, Sorcha Ruth, born on the 19th October 2007 and weighing 6lb 4.5oz. Happily Valerie did not develop OC in this pregnancy. Also remembered with much love is her big sister Alicia, stillborn on the 11th August 2006.

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Claire and Ben Dolling are delighted to let everyone know that Toby William Dolling was born on the 27th July weighing 8lb 10oz. He joins a big sister, Olivia. To her relief Claire didn't develop OC this time although she spent much of the pregnancy waiting for THAT itch to start!

Vivienne and Mike are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their second son, Benjamin Lewis Coldwell born on 27th January at 12.20 p.m. weighing 6lb 5oz. He joins big brother Charlie who is also pictured here.

Lisa and Andy Barlow are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of baby Harry. Born on Friday, 30th March 2007 weighing 8lbs 14oz. Baby brother to Georgia, Jack and Callum. Harry was induced at 36 weeks and spent a week in hospital with jaundice, but otherwise well.

Suzanne and Gerard McDonnell are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their new daughter Lily. Lily was born on the 11th February 2007 weighing 4lb 15oz. She was in special care for a little while but is now home. She is pictured here with big sisters, Grace and Shauna. Also remembered with much love is baby Sorcha who was stillborn in 1999.

Miranda and Craig McLeod are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Xanthe Maia, a sister for their other daughter, Ione. Xanthe Maia was born on the 29th March 2007 by c-section and weighed 6lb 6oz.

A very warm welcome to baby Jonathan Taylor who was born at 7.58pm on Tuesday 14th March 2007 to the delight of his parents, Claire and Darrin. He joins a big brother, Dominic and sister, Eva. He's pictured with mum, Claire Taylor. Thanks go to all the staff at Queen Charlottte's & Chelsea Hospital, London who helped Claire through her pregnancy.

James and Kelly Taylor are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Sam. Sam arrived at 10:33am on 15th November 2006 weighing 5lb 15oz to the sound of the Scissor Sisters - registrar had a sense of humour! After an 8 day stay in transitional care (just a few feeding difficulties from being 5 weeks early) he came home to a very excited big sister Sophie! Pictured is Sam 30 mins after delivery at the Countess of Chester and also with big sister Sophie on New Year's Day.

Jodie and David Linning are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son, Henry. Henry was born on the 5th December weighing 4lb 4½oz and although he had to spend a bit of time in the Neonatal Unit, he's now home with mum and dad. He joins a sister, Kirstyn. Also remembered with much love is his other sister, Madison Hope who was stillborn in August 2005.

Rachael and Chris Rawlings are proud to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Grace who was delivered at Queen Charlotte's hospital, London on Friday 1st December. Grace joins a sister, Rebecca and brother Sam. Also remembered is Daisy, her sister who was stillborn in 2003.

Despite being six weeks early Grace made such good progress that she was able to go home the following Monday to join her family. Pictured is Grace (just an hour after delivery) and Rachael with Jenny Chambers. Rachael was taking part in the OC study and kindly agreed to let the team have blood samples and placenta. Jenny was on hand to help collect the samples and to share in Rachael and Chris' big day.