Which of the following mothers has the greatest chance of giving birth to a baby with birth defects due to contracting rubella during pregnancy?
A) A woman who has the illness within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy
B) A woman who contracts the illness during the third trimester
C) Rubella is equally dangerous at any point from conception to birth
D) Rubella is only dangerous within one month after the fetus is born

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Rubella is most dangerous to the fetus when contracted by the mother during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, as it can lead to congenital rubella syndrome, causing a range of birth defects.

Which of the Following Mothers Has the Greatest Chance of Giving