This may be a problem in subsequent pregnancies if the antibodies enter the bloodstream of the unborn child and destroy its red cells. Treatment, such as a total blood transfusion for the baby, would be necessary before birth. Rubella is one of the few tests required in your first doctor's visit. Toxemia strikes first pregnancies, rarely appears in subsequent ones. The doctor will regularly monitor weight, urine and blood pressure, and may advise rest or a modified diet, or admission to hospital.
Toxoplasmosis Produces high fever and flu like symptoms.
If contracted by a pregnant woman, the disease can result in brain damage and blindness for her baby. It can be caught by changing your cat's litter. If you've already been infected before pregnancy, there's little chance to become infected again. But to be on the safe side, have your partner handle the litter during your pregnancy. Tuberculosis Infectious disease in which nodules form in body tissue and destroy it.