Is having measles dangerous for your baby when you're pregnant? What can we do if we contract this disease?

This article points out that the danger lies in contracting it early in the pregnancy (first 20 weeks). The baby could get congenital rubella syndrome which has adverse effects like hearing loss, cataracts, brain damage, and heart defects. Best be safe and get vaccinated prior to pregnancy! http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1104.aspx?CategoryID=54