An antenatal screening test on a pregnant woman shows that she has no antibodies to rubella.The risk to her unborn child is minimal if she

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If the woman is already in the third trimester, the risk to her unborn child is minimal as the development of the baby is complete and the risk of congenital rubella syndrome is very low at this stage. Vaccinating or administering rubella immunoglobulin during pregnancy is contraindicated due to the risk of harming the developing fetus. A previous normal child or having no prior history of rubella infection does not necessarily lower the risk to the current pregnancy. Being in the first trimester poses a higher risk to the developing fetus, thus it is important to prevent rubella infection before pregnancy or during the planning phase.

An Antenatal Screening Test on a Pregnant Woman Shows That