Nowadays, many women who like to keep pets tend to prefer cats. It is comfortable to hold furry pets in their arms, but it is also known that cats have Toxoplasma gondii in their bodies. If not taken care of, it can cause great harm to the owner's health. So many women who own cats are asking if they can play with cats in the early stages of pregnancy?
During pregnancy, it is actually not allowed to keep a cat as there may be parasites on the cat's body. Although not all cats have Toxoplasma gondii, it can also spread to the cat's body from other places, such as from cats that eat mice. Cats kept indoors are generally not infected. Most cats raised in rural areas are free range, and eating mice is inevitable. Eating raw meat, especially pork and lamb, is also susceptible to Toxoplasma gondii infection.
If you have been keeping a cat at home, it is best for both husband and wife to have a check-up before pregnancy. If the expectant mother tests positive for Toxoplasma gondii, she may be infected with it and needs timely treatment. Toxoplasma gondii can cause infections in embryos or fetuses through various pathways such as the blood, placenta, uterus, amniotic fluid, and vagina of expectant mothers. It can lead to premature birth or stillbirth in early pregnancy, so do not be careless.
During pregnancy, women should try to stay away from cats and dogs, avoid contact with pets, maintain a happy mood, keep indoor air circulation, take more outdoor walks, pay attention to increasing nutrition, and undergo regular prenatal check ups. Seek timely medical treatment for any discomfort in the body to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.
