If a pregnant woman is infected with rubella, the virus can cross the placenta and be transmitted to the fetus, causing congenital rubella syndrome. The younger the mother is when she is infected, the higher the risk of the baby having congenital rubella.

Rubella is a common virus in pregnant women. This is an infectious disease, very contagious but can be prevented by vaccination. Rubella testing is necessary for pregnant women to ensure the health of both mother and child.