Hawraa Thaer has prepared a scientific article addressing the major viral infections that may affect women during pregnancy, highlighting their symptoms and potential effects on maternal and fetal health, while emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, and appropriate medical follow-up. The article discusses several important viruses associated with pregnancy, including Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Rubella virus, Parvovirus B19, Varicella-Zoster virus, and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). These infections differ in their clinical manifestations, modes of transmission, and potential effects on the developing fetus. Medical evidence indicates that some viral infections can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus through the placenta and may, in certain cases, lead to pregnancy complications or health problems after birth. The article explains that symptoms of viral infections in pregnant women may be mild or even absent in some cases and can include fever, fatigue, skin rash, joint pain, or flu-like symptoms. Some infections may remain unnoticed because they do not produce obvious symptoms. For example, CMV infection is often asymptomatic in healthy individuals, while Parvovirus B19 infection may present with a rash and joint pain. The article also examines the potential effects of these infections on the fetus, which vary depending on the type of virus and the stage of pregnancy at which infection occurs. Rubella infection during early pregnancy may result in congenital rubella syndrome and associated birth defects, while congenital CMV infection may be associated with hearing, growth, and neurological problems. Parvovirus B19 infection may, in some cases, cause severe fetal anemia and other complications requiring careful medical monitoring. Hoorah Thaer emphasizes the importance of increasing health awareness among women during pregnancy, following preventive measures, and seeking medical advice when unusual symptoms occur or when there has been exposure to a person with a viral infection, in addition to undergoing appropriate laboratory testing and medical follow-up according to the individual condition and stage of pregnancy. The article contributes to promoting scientific and health awareness regarding the prevention of viral infections during pregnancy, highlighting their importance in protecting maternal and fetal health and reducing infection-related complications. Al-Mustaqbal University – The First University in Iraq