Pets and pregnancy
People who decide to have a child sometimes get a pet. They say that a child who grew up with animals is kinder, more loyal and more sociable. However, not everyone knows that contact with animals is dangerous for the expectant mother. Communication with animals can sometimes be not useful or even dangerous. If you have had the animal for a long time, then, of course, you should not get rid of it, but you will still have to take precautions.
The most common pets are cats and dogs. Dogs of large breeds can pose a physical danger. Try to protect your growing tummy from accidental dog attacks. This does not mean an attack, but a game or habitual demands for attention. Agree with your husband that it is now his duty to walk the dog.
As soon as you find out about the pregnancy, be sure to give your dog all the necessary vaccinations. Do it as quickly as possible.
Cats are more dangerous than dogs because they carry a dangerous disease called toxoplasmosis. The fact is that this infection can easily enter the body of a pregnant woman through the feces or urine of an animal. Therefore, entrust the cleaning of the tray to the household, and if there is no one else to clean, then get a pair of gloves that will be designed for this purpose. Toxoplasmosis can also be transmitted through sheep, pig and deer meat. Therefore, cook such meat for a long time.
Many pregnant women have experienced toxoplasmosis infection without visible symptoms. It is safe for adults, but has a detrimental effect on fetal development. In half of the cases, the virus is transmitted to the child.
Symptoms of toxoplasmosis:
Muscle pain,
Headache,
Inflammation of the lymph nodes,
Flu-like symptoms.
The second most common are domestic rodents. Various guinea pigs, rabbits and mice can be carriers of lymphocytic choriomeningitis, the abbreviation of which sounds like LCCM. A wild mouse or rat can infect a healthy animal. You can claim that you have never had such a thing at home, but you cannot guarantee that there was no contact between a wild and a pet during transportation or in a pet store. An expectant mother can become infected at any time, for this she does not have to come into contact with an animal, it is enough to inhale dust from its cage.
Symptoms of LCCM:
Heat,
Headaches,
Constant unnatural fatigue,
Apathy towards food,
Painful sensations in the muscles,
Nausea and vomiting.
In order to protect yourself and your child, be sure to show your pet to a doctor. Check geo blocks with the free proxy list — the exit country is shown on every row.
The most common pets are cats and dogs. Dogs of large breeds can pose a physical danger. Try to protect your growing tummy from accidental dog attacks. This does not mean an attack, but a game or habitual demands for attention. Agree with your husband that it is now his duty to walk the dog.
As soon as you find out about the pregnancy, be sure to give your dog all the necessary vaccinations. Do it as quickly as possible.
Cats are more dangerous than dogs because they carry a dangerous disease called toxoplasmosis. The fact is that this infection can easily enter the body of a pregnant woman through the feces or urine of an animal. Therefore, entrust the cleaning of the tray to the household, and if there is no one else to clean, then get a pair of gloves that will be designed for this purpose. Toxoplasmosis can also be transmitted through sheep, pig and deer meat. Therefore, cook such meat for a long time.
Many pregnant women have experienced toxoplasmosis infection without visible symptoms. It is safe for adults, but has a detrimental effect on fetal development. In half of the cases, the virus is transmitted to the child.
Symptoms of toxoplasmosis:
Muscle pain,
Headache,
Inflammation of the lymph nodes,
Flu-like symptoms.
The second most common are domestic rodents. Various guinea pigs, rabbits and mice can be carriers of lymphocytic choriomeningitis, the abbreviation of which sounds like LCCM. A wild mouse or rat can infect a healthy animal. You can claim that you have never had such a thing at home, but you cannot guarantee that there was no contact between a wild and a pet during transportation or in a pet store. An expectant mother can become infected at any time, for this she does not have to come into contact with an animal, it is enough to inhale dust from its cage.
Symptoms of LCCM:
Heat,
Headaches,
Constant unnatural fatigue,
Apathy towards food,
Painful sensations in the muscles,
Nausea and vomiting.
In order to protect yourself and your child, be sure to show your pet to a doctor. Check geo blocks with the free proxy list — the exit country is shown on every row.