Pregnant women often worry about cats and toxoplasmosis, but the disease is easier to prevent than you might think. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and enjoy your cat’s companionship to the fullest.
Dr. Sanford R. BlumSanford R. Blum (STANDARD)
Most women don't feel anything until they've missed a period, but you may notice bloating, cramping, or spotting this week. Your breasts may also be more tender than usual and you may have aheightened sense of smell, one of theearliest pregnancy symptoms. So if your partner, your house...
Find the Right Litterbox If your cat’slitterboxhas high sides or a narrow entrance, consider replacing it. Choose a low, wide pan that’s more accommodating to her ever-expanding belly. Clean the litter at least twice a day and wash the box once a week. ...
Is that safe: Educate yourself on what’s safe to eat and do when you’re pregnant. It will surprise you, like not handling cat litter or having to change to cosmetics that are pregnancy-friendly. Burn baby burn: Heartburn is a part of pregnancy for most women at some stage, due to...
Efficient health-care for pregnant women require accurate data on the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy at global, regional, and country levels. In this systematic review with meta- and modelling-analysis, we searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Knowle
Pregnant women who swim regularly could be atincreased risk of miscarriageand birth defects because of the high chemical content of public pools. Can I lay on my stomach while pregnant? Sleeping on yourstomach is fine in early pregnancy—but sooner or later you'll have to turn over. Generally...
Why should women consider a prenatal vitamin when they’re trying to conceive, and what should they look for? Good Nutrition for Conception Good nutrition and a healthy body weight can help women who are trying to conceive. Also, some nutrients are more important than others. When A Mother ...
Here’s some common signals that your cat may be pregnant: Behavior change: some cats becomeclingierand more affectionate in pregnancy, whereas others may become more solitary and even aggressive. Sickness: cats, just like some women, can suffer from morning sickness ...
Here, we create and validate a hi-fidelity pregnant rat model that mirrors labor induction with oxytocin in laboring women. The model consists of an implantable preprogrammed microprocessor-controlled infusion pump that delivers a gradually escalating dose of intravenous oxytocin to induce birth at ...