If a pregnant woman contracts rubella during the embryonic period of pregnancy, what are the likely outcomes for the baby?

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If a pregnant woman contracts rubella during the embryonic period of pregnancy (first 10 weeks), it can lead to a condition called Congenital Rubella Syndrome. This can cause a range of problems for the developing baby, including blindness, deafness, intellectual disabilities and abnormalities of the heart, genitals, and digestive system. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Neural tube defects, mental retardation, and lack of iron in the blood supply are not directly associated with rubella infection during pregnancy.

If a Pregnant Woman Contracts Rubella During the Embryonic Period