At what period does tuberculosis flare up most commonly in a pregnant patient?
Puerperium demands more Kcals (Extra 500 Kcal Vs extra 300 kcal in pregnancy) and more proteins (65 Vs 60 gms in pregnancy). This combined with immuno-suppression, the poor nourishment of Indian women, along with overcrowding in a small home and the heat and humidity of tropical countries makes an ideal situation for tuberculosis to strike and thrive.
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Puerperium
Medical Illness Complicating Pregnancy