High bilirubin in pregnant women may or may not go down on its own, depending on the cause.
There are many reasons for high bilirubin, mainly due to the destruction of red blood cells in the liver metabolism, metabolites from the intestinal excretion, in the process of any link occurs, may cause bilirubin increase. Whether or not a pregnant woman with high bilirubin can bring it down on her own depends on whether or not the cause of the disease has been removed, and cannot be generalized.
Some pregnant women may have high bilirubin due to blood transfusion with incompatible blood groups, and the bilirubin will drop on its own after the triggering factor is removed. However, if the bilirubin is elevated due to viral hepatitis, it is usually difficult to decrease on its own, and it is necessary to cooperate with the doctor for antiviral treatment. If the bilirubin is elevated due to obstruction, it will decrease only after the obstruction is lifted.
It is recommended that pregnant women with high bilirubin should work with their doctors to identify the specific cause and then do targeted treatment to improve their symptoms.