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sleeping with pets in early pg

carson&cjcarson&cj
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Is it safe to sleep with a pet in early pg..health wise? 
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Re: sleeping with pets in early pg

  • jellolzjellolz member
    nope. it may give the baby intrauterine fleas. :P
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  • walker03walker03 member

    Why wouldn't it be safe?  I sleep with my cat and snuggle with my dogs. 

    The main issue with animals is not cleaning the kitty litter due to contaminated poop. My OB said to just stay away from all poop.  If your animals are pretty clean, I wouldn't see an issue.  I would wash your hands before eating.

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  • Nikko BlueNikko Blue member

    imagejellolz:
    nope. it may give the baby intrauterine fleas. :P

    Oh shiiit, I'm screwed then. 

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  • OUKatieOUKatie member

    imagejellolz:
    nope. it may give the baby intrauterine fleas. :P

    How can people hate this board? There are so many gems!

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  • carson&cjcarson&cj
    Idk lol. you know i'm just a pg women having my worries :).
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  • OUKatieOUKatie member

    imagecarson&cj:
    Idk lol. you know i'm just a pg women having my worries :).

    Relax! You are pregnant, not immunosuppressed. :)

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  • DemoDollDemoDoll member
    I've been sleeping with my dog right next to me and we just had an ultrasound that showed our baby is perfect with a strong heart beat. I have never once read anything in a pregnancy book about animals other than changing the litter.
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  • MrsAB1316MrsAB1316 member

    It's perfectly fine.  I just try to keep my cats from putting their paws near my face since those do go in the litter box.   Not easy, since Ava LOVES to pet my face.  However, I have read that you can get a blood test to see if you are immune to toxoplasmosis.  Apparently, a lot of people who have had cats their whole lives have been exposed at least once and some people build up immunities.  

    Now, what's really becoming a PITA is my huge dog who has decided that my foot space is his spot now.   I have not been able to stretch out my legs for a week.  :(  

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  • kdjuddkdjudd member
    There is no danger at all. However, if my cat keeps stealing my pregnancy pillow she might be kicked out of the room! haha 
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  • Tash13Tash13 member
    My dog slept in bed with me throughout my first pregnancy and even slept in bed with us when we were co-sleeping for the first 6 months of my DS's life.  Haven't seen any bad reactions so far.
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