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

The measles virus is very easily spread through the air when an infected individual coughs and sneezes. It can also be spread through skin contact with the individual. Early symptoms are similar to that of a cold and could present as fever, cough, red eyes or having tiny spots in the mouth. However, most symptoms would only show between 6 and 21 days after being exposed to the virus. If you're pregnant and think that you may have came into contact with someone who is infected (and you know you're not immune), please see your doctor immediately. As what Dazzle has mentioned, catching the infection (for Rubella, also known as German Measles) during the first few months of pregnancy also means your baby could develop Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS), which can result in serious disabilities. The risk is lower if you catch the virus later in your pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is no known treatment effective in preventing CRS. Vaccination is the best way for a mother to prevent getting infected by the virus. It is best to take a blood test to check your immunity if you are trying to get pregnant. If one is infected during pregnancy, I think there is no specific treatment other than those targeted to treat the symptoms. Vaccination can be administered prior to getting pregnant but not during the pregnancy as it contains live virus.