After receiving a rubella immunization, what statement by a postpartum client indicates understanding of discharge teaching?

The statement indicating understanding of discharge teaching after receiving a rubella immunization is that the client can breastfeed her baby even though she received this immunization. This demonstrates awareness of important health practices following vaccination.

Rubella vaccination is generally a live attenuated vaccine, and while it is advised that women do not become pregnant for at least four weeks following vaccination, breastfeeding is considered safe. The immunization does not affect breast milk or pose a risk to the breastfeeding infant. It is also a common misconception that vaccination affects breastfeeding, but evidence supports that mothers can safely breastfeed post-immunization.

The other statements reflect misunderstandings about the recommendations concerning rubella immunization. There is no need to avoid breastfeeding or close contact with the baby after receiving the shot, as doing so could lead to unnecessary separation from the infant. While the guidance about waiting three months before trying to conceive again is appropriate in some contexts to ensure the vaccine has time to create immunity, the key aspect here is the safety of breastfeeding, which is why the selected answer demonstrates proper understanding.