Is Cat litter safe during pregnancy?
Have someone else change the litter. If no one can, wear disposable gloves, scoop daily and wash hands. You can keep your cat.
What the sources say
CDC advises pregnant people to have someone else change cat litter if possible; if not, wear disposable gloves and wash hands with soap and water afterward. Toxoplasma isn't infectious until 1 to 5 days after it is shed, so daily cleaning helps (NHS also says clean the tray daily). Keep cats indoors, don't get a new cat or handle stray cats or kittens while pregnant. For breastfeeding, CDC recommends continuing even with active toxoplasmosis unless nipples are cracked or bleeding.
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cat feces, cat poop, changing cat litter, cleaning litter box, kitten, litter box, new cat, stray cats, toxoplasma, toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis
Sources
- CDC: People at Increased Risk for Toxoplasmosis
- NHS: Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby
- MotherToBaby: Toxoplasmosis
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.