Nowadays, more and more people like to keep small animals in their homes, such as cats, dogs, birds, etc., which can be seen everywhere. And with the companionship of these animals, many people feel a sense of security and happiness. However, the period between couples preparing for pregnancy is quite special. So, can we keep birds during the preconception period?
In fact, it is possible to keep birds during the preconception period, but personal hygiene should be taken into account to ensure that the birdcage is clean and there are no hidden bacteria or viruses. Moreover, it is best for both spouses not to keep cats and dogs, as they may harbor parasites such as Toxoplasma gondii, which can invade the human body and cause illness. Toxoplasma gondii can harm unborn fetuses and cause situations such as miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women. Even if the fetus is safely born, there may still be areas of abnormal development. So, if you want to keep birds or anything else, you need to pay attention to regularly bathing and cleaning them, deworming and vaccinating them, etc., to ensure their physical health and reduce the presence of parasites.
So, before getting pregnant, both husband and wife need to go to the hospital for a check-up to ensure that there are no parasites on their bodies. Moreover, pets like cats are particularly susceptible to parasites such as Toxoplasma gondii, but cat owners usually have antibodies. If they do not have antibodies, then do not touch cat feces. In addition, couples who eat undercooked meat can also be infected with Toxoplasma gondii, which increases the risk of infection compared to contact with cat feces. Therefore, it is recommended not to consume raw and cold foods such as partially cooked steak and sashimi.
If both husband and wife want to have children, they need to prepare three months in advance to take care of their bodies, ensuring healthy and high-quality sperm and eggs. Moreover, during the preparation period for pregnancy, women need to supplement folic acid to reduce the probability of fetal neural tube malformation development. Moreover, both husband and wife should quit smoking and drinking during the preparation for pregnancy, undergo timely medical examinations, and seek timely treatment for any illnesses to ensure that they can have children as soon as possible.
