What should I do after testing positive for the rubella IgG during the eighth week of my pregnancy?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am eight weeks pregnant, and my rubella IgG test is positive. This is my second pregnancy, and I had a miscarriage in my first pregnancy during the second trimester. What should I do?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

I suggest you repeat the rubella titer test after four to six weeks. If it is not rising, then no need to worry. It means no active infection, and you are immune; nothing is to be done.

I have a few questions regarding your previous pregnancy and miscarriage.

1. Was your labor painful?

2. Was there any water bag leakage during pregnancy?

3. What is your blood group?

4. Were there any blood group incompatibility issues?

5. Do you have any other medical problems (high blood pressure, high blood sugar level, or abnormal thyroid function)?

6. Did you have any urinary or kidney infections?

7. What was the cervical length in the last ultrasound at around 20 weeks?

Get an early pregnancy ultrasound and all your blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid function, fasting blood sugar level, urine routine and culture, HIV, HBsAg, VDRL, and hemoglobinopathies) done in this pregnancy. Then, kindly follow up after all these tests.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.