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Cat litter can contain a parasite called toxoplasmosis. It is very dangerous for the fetus to become infected with this. When I was pregnant my husband took over this chore. Medlineplus.org has a great deal of information on this parasite and I recommend that you go there (for all medical questions) for additional information on this topic. Just enter toxoplasmosis in the box preceding the Search Medlineplus command. Hope this helps.
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What drugs should avoid touching when pregnant?
one thing a pregnant women should never touch is kitty litter, this is due to toxoplasmosis, a parasite that is present in used litter and can be fatal to a fetus. also certain prescription drugs should not be handled by pregnant women. When in doubt, check with your Doctor or health care provider.
Does a pregnant women vagnia change colors when pregnant?
I don't know for sure, but I have heard that some women experience this.
If you get a sex change operation from a man to a women can you get pregnant?
No.
Do dreams change in pregnant women?
its not like oh im pregnant my dreams are going to change as you body may do but some women do have strange vivid dreams related to your spiralling hormones. but to answer your question yes your dreams can change.
Is a kitten a good idea to have during pregnancy?
Sue, having pets is not wrong because you are pregnant. There will be work though like with any baby before they grow up. <><><> Note of caution- someone OTHER than mother-to-be cleans out the litter box. There is an infection that can be transmitted THROUGH the litter-box that pregnant women are susceptible to-
A parasitic protozoan called toxoplasma gondii can create cysts leading to toxoplasmosis which is especially bad news for pregnant women how might they be exposed to it?
Cleaning the cat litter box
Can you clean litter box while breastfeeding?
No, cat feces contains stuff that will hurt unborn child. * They say that you sould not do any thing of that nature like the person above said it can harm the baby. They also say you should not clean tubs stuff like that no harsh chemicals of any sort.
Should pregnant woman clean up cat pooh?
No, absolutely not. Pregnant women can get a disease called Toxoplasmosis if they clean up cat feces. They should not clean a litter box or deal with cat feces at all. See the Related link below.
Almonds is good for pregnant women or not?
almonds is good for pregnant women.
Why keep a pregnant woman away from cats?
Pregnant women do not have to avoid cats. Just kitty litter. There are a few potential problems regarding pregnant women and cat litter. The first is that cat urine contains ammonia: some people say that breathing in the ammonia fumes can harm the fetus. However, there are others who say that this is just a myth. The second problem is with the litter itself. Many cat litters -- especially the clay kind -- have harmful toxins in them. When you pour the fresh litter into the litter box, or when you dig through the litter to remove the urine and feces, or when the cat digs around in there himself, some of the litter disintegrates and floats up into the air. Breathing in this dust can harm the fetus, by causing retardation, epilepsy, brain atrophy, and blindness. Furthermore, exposure to cat feces can cause the disease toxoplasmosis, which can harm both mother and fetus. However, this disease is extremely rare among indoors-only cats, so if your cat is an indoor cat, you don't need to worry about this. There is no reason a pregnant woman can't have a cat, as long as she takes the proper precautions. If someone isn't available to tend to the litter box for her, then she should wear gloves and a surgical mask when tending to the box. Also, the litter box should have a lid on it. I have included links to the articles I got this information from.
Can pregnant women have a colposcopy?
Women who are pregnant, or who suspect that they are pregnant, must tell their doctor before the procedure begins. Pregnant women can, and should, have a colposcopy if they have an abnormal Pap test.
Why should pregnant women not have LASIK surgery?
pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding (vision may not be stable)
