Guidance

Tuberculosis and pregnant women

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

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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).

Updates to this page

Published 1 November 2013
Last updated 15 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

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

  3. First published.

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