In such a situation, the question is whether it is safe to touch pets or caress their hair during pregnancy. Usually during pregnancy, doctors advise to avoid everything that can cause infection to the pregnant woman. If you are also 5 months pregnant and have pets in your house, then it is important to know whether you should stay close to pets or not. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @masabagupta, Pexels)
How safe is it to touch pets during pregnancy?
Experts believe that dogs are safe for you and your unborn baby during pregnancy. Being with them reduces the stress of a pregnant woman. However, when you are sitting or lying down, they may jump on your stomach and accidentally hurt you. Therefore, caution should be taken while staying with them. (Photo Courtesy: Pexels)
There are risks involved in keeping a cat during pregnancy
If a woman has a cat at home, she should keep a distance from it during pregnancy. Coming in contact with infected cats can cause toxoplasmosis. It is responsible for premature delivery and low birth weight baby. (Photo courtesy: Pexels)
Keep a distance from birds too
A pregnant woman should keep a distance not only from animals but also from birds. In fact, birds spread infections like Campylobacter and Salmonella.
If a woman gets infected with these, the chances of miscarriage increase. In such a situation, if you have a pet bird in your house, take it to the doctor to check for infection. Apart from this, wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after opening or closing the cage. (Photo courtesy: Pexels)
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