If a pregnant woman contracts German measles during the embryonic period of pregnancy, what is the greatest risk for the baby?

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If a pregnant woman contracts German measles (Rubella) during the embryonic period, which is between 3-8 weeks after conception, the greatest risk to the baby is the development of congenital heart defects. German measles can also cause other birth defects like cataracts, deafness, and intellectual disability, but heart defects are the most common and serious.

If a Pregnant Woman Contracts German Measles During the Embryonic