Guidance

Tuberculosis and pregnant women

Guidance for patients and the public and for clinical staff involved in treating pregnant women.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 November 2013
• Last updated: 15 July 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Pregnancy and tuberculosis: information for patients

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-718

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Pregnancy and tuberculosis: information for clinicians

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-722

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Details

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

One set of guidance is for pregnant women and members of the public. The other is for clinical staff treating pregnant women who have had contact with a person with infectious tuberculosis (TB).

Published 1 November 2013

Last updated 15 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 15 July 2025

   Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

2. 17 December 2019

   Updated to reflect changes in national guidance and availability of services.

3. 1 November 2013

   First published.