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What is toxoplasmosis?
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2006 in Pregnancy illness & complications
Toxoplasmosis can be picked up through cat poo and things like uncooked meat. If you're pregnant it can affect your unborn baby.
You may have heard of the risk of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy and the risk of catching it via pet cats, but what are the facts and what should you do if you are worried about it?What is toxoplasmosis?Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a
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Toxoplasmosis
By Claza P on 04/06/2007 in forum
Cat poo
I am 8 weeks & 5 days pregnant with 3rd baby. We have 2 cats & my hubby usually cleans the cat litter so I don`t have to, due to risk of Toxoplasmosis. Today he is at work & the cat had a sloppy poo, which she half had in her cat litter tray & half
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Is it safe to have a cat when you're pregnant?
By Katie Garner on 13/06/2011 in Pregnancy health & safety
60% of mums feel that their new baby could catch an illness from their cat due to toxoplasmosis concerns
New survey results reveal that 60% of women believe their cats could cause their new baby to develop illnesses due to toxoplasmosis fears. The majority of women (7 out of 10) also felt worried that they could catch the disease from their pet
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Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 in Pregnancy health & safety
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
someone is cooking for you.General food hygieneWash vegetables carefully to remove the earth from them and lower the risk of toxoplasmosis and peel and top vegetables such as carrots before eating themBe scrupulous about cleanliness in the kitchen
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Blood tests in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2006 in Scans, tests and classes
From routine booking in tests to the triple test: what to expect from blood tests in pregnancy and what they're all for
, Hepatitis B, Syphilis and HIV ToxoplasmosisDouble and triple testsGlucose tolerance testsOccasional testsBooking in tests These are the tests that are usually carried out when you first book in with your doctor:Blood group - In the event of you needing a
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 in Your pregnancy
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
be contaminated with toxoplasmosisOther potentially dangerous foodsIt's not just germs that can harm your baby, you should also avoid the following:Peanuts and peanut products, such as peanut butter, peanut oil etc. – to reduce the risk of your child developing
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What if I get sick? Part II
By ThinkBaby on 07/04/2006 in Pregnancy illness & complications
Non-pregnancy related illnesses that merit a visit to your doctor if picked up in pregnancy
experience any of these symptoms and think you may have been exposed to the bacteria then contact your doctor as soon as possible. See here for more information about how to avoid infection.Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infection most often picked up
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 in Pregnancy health & safety
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
infections are less likely to cause health problems for your baby directly, however, do bear in mind that any such infection will deprive your baby of important nutrients at a time when he needs them for healthy development. Toxoplasmosis is one parasitic
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BBQ safety in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 in Pregnancy health & safety
How to keep you and your baby bump healthy without missing out on the fun of barbecue season
is found here). It is also the main reason pregnant women are advised not to eat soft unpasturised cheeses like Brie and any kind of pâté.ToxoplasmosisThis is another illness that can be avoided by staying away from high-risk foods and particularly raw meat
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Unexpectedly pregnant? Don’t panic
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2009 in Just pregnant - the essentials
Follow our steps to get yourself on the right track
your developing child Be particularly careful when handling pets to avoid toxoplasmosis and start reading up on what foods you should avoid (or stock up on!)When a pregnancy isn’t good newsIt’s not just fifteen-year-old schoolgirls who can find
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