Pulmonary tuberculosis cases in pregnancy: perinatal outcomes and health promotion challenges in Indonesia

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains a serious health problem in pregnant women. Tuberculosis during pregnancy is related to poor perinatal outcomes, including low birth weight, insufficient growth relative to gestational age, perinatal mortality, and maternal morbidity and mortality. Additionally, diabetes mellitus in pregnant women with tuberculosis is associated with a higher risk of maternal and fetal complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, hypoglycemia, and giant baby. We report two perinatal outcomes of (1) pregnancy during tuberculosis treatment and (2) tuberculosis in a pregnant woman with diabetes mellitus. Both women completed anti-tuberculosis treatments. This report emphasizes the importance of health promotion through family planning among women with tuberculosis. This case report also underscores the increased risk of developing tuberculosis in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus. Early diagnosis of tuberculosis in pregnant women is vital as it affects the health of both mother and child.