In short
Fatty liver raises the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure in pregnancy. Plan ahead with your doctor, ideally before you conceive.
Losing weight before pregnancy is helpful. During pregnancy, the aim is healthy eating and safe activity, not weight loss.
The new MASH medicines are not used in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.
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Sources
- EASL–EASD–EASO Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of MASLD. J Hepatol 2024;81:492–542. Link
Last updated 2026-10-03. Based on international and Saudi guidelines. Education only: it does not replace your doctor. Read the disclaimer.