First Trimester Pregnancy Medical

First Trimester Pregnancy Medical – Rubella Or German Measles In Pregnancy

Rubella Or German Measles In
Pregnancy

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Overview

Rubella or German measles in pregnancy is

rare since many women either get vaccinated
during their adolescence or have been exposed
to this infection during childhood. Nevertheless
before becoming pregnant it is best to get
yourself checked against rubella with a simple
blood test. Rubella is known to cause greater
harm during pregnancy than at other times.

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How does rubella or German

measles affect pregnancy?

• Rubella is an infectious disease that can

cause severe harm to your baby. Known to
afflict with dire consequences especially in the
first trimester, the effect of German measles in
pregnancy tapers down as the pregnancy
progresses.

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• If contracted in early pregnancy this disease

is known to affect fetal brain, heart, ears, skin
and eyes.

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• Infection in the first month of pregnancy

translates to a higher chance of baby
developing defects (more than 35%) versus in
the 3rd month where the risk drops to 10-15%.
Subsequently the risk is very minute.

• For the virus to carry out its work the mother

must come down with the illness proper;
exposure alone will not cause the damage to
the fetus.

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• The symptoms that manifests 2-3 weeks

following exposure are mild to being symptom-
free: slight fever, swollen glands, nausea and
vomiting, and a rash a day later which can go
unnoticed.

• Apart from birth defects German measles can

also cause spontaneous abortion.

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Need to Know • If you are unsure about your

immunity against rubella, a simple test -a
rubella antibody titer which measures the
antibody level in the bloodstream is routinely
performed during the first prenatal visit. If you
aren't immune, it is very important to avoid
exposure.

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• Generally it is best to avoid immunization

with any live vaccine, rubella included, around
the time of conception and during pregnancy
as it carries a small risk to the baby. If you
need to get vaccinated get it done beforehand
(3 months) and use a contraceptive for 1-3
months afterwards.

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• If you are vaccinated and accidentally

conceive before the window period is over,
don't worry. Theoretically the risk of damage is
there but there are no reported cases
supporting this claim as yet.

• If you did not receive vaccination and did not

come down with the rubella infection during
your pregnancy term (good news for sure)
ensure you receive vaccination after delivery as
a safeguard for future pregnancies.

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• If a mother is actively infected during the

first 3-4 months, genetic counseling or
discontinuing the pregnancy is the route most
often taken. An open discussion with the doctor
is necessary to address possible risks and
concerns before making any decision. Since the
level of fetal deformity is highest during early
pregnancy abortion becomes the treatment of
choice.

• Inform your doctor if you have fever, runny

eyes, swollen glands, and a rash.

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