It s also called German measles. It can cause very serious birth defects. There is a vaccine against rubella. Not as many women know about the dangers of toxoplasmosis. It can cause miscarriage, brain damage, and blindness.
Women can get it from handling raw meat or unwashed vegetables.
They can also get it from cleaning a cat s litter box. And always have someone else clean the litter box while you are pregnant. Women also may not know that bacterial vaginosis , a common vaginal infection, can be dangerous during pregnancy. It can cause early rupture of the membranes or premature labor. Check with your clinician if you have an unusual vaginal odor.