is it safe to garden while pg?

Christa&Allen

i've read that there can be bacteria in soil.....just curious because i've got a lot of planting to do this spring

KimW

Just wear some gloves if you're worried, although I don't think it's a big deal.

JAC1027

Yep, wear gloves, particularly if you have cats in the area that may use your garden for a bathroom so you're not at risk for toxoplasmosis. 

BlueRidgeMama

You'll be fine. Wear gloves and don't eat dirt. It's never a good idea to handle fertilizers or potting soil with your bare hands anyway. I will be doing all my regular gardening this spring.

sesame47

if you live in the city or somewhere that your neighborhood kitty might choose your garden box to use as a toilet definitely wear gloves- otherwise - yeppers!  do it now while you can still bend over comfortably  ;-)  

KelleyA

BE VERY CAREFUL!  I got poison ivy all over my body at 32 weeks.  It was AWFUL.  My body was more susceptible to it being pregnant.  My dermatologist said it was the worst case she had ever seen. 

ColindaP

There are bacteria on your hands right now. In your sink. On your floor. On your counters. In your car. In trees. On lions. Between your teeth. There are trillions of bacteria everywhere and the vast, vast majority of them are helpful, not harmful. Chill.

sweetbossom83

ColindaP:

There are bacteria on your hands right now. In your sink. On your floor. On your counters. In your car. In trees. On lions. Between your teeth. There are trillions of bacteria everywhere and the vast, vast majority of them are helpful, not harmful. Chill.

:::giggle:::

andrea z

ColindaP:

There are bacteria on your hands right now. In your sink. On your floor. On your counters. In your car. In trees. On lions. Between your teeth. There are trillions of bacteria everywhere and the vast, vast majority of them are helpful, not harmful. Chill.

noellemari

JAC1027:

Yep, wear gloves, particularly if you have cats in the area that may use your garden for a bathroom so you're not at risk for toxoplasmosis. 

This!  Also the reason they tell you not to change the litter box if you have cats.  Toxo can cause serious problems!  And wash your hands afterwards too and don't touch your mouth, face, or eyes. 

MrsAmyB

Ditto the PP's.  This is a valid question that is not flameworthy.  This was one of the topics that my MW's talked about at both of my 1st appointments.