People keep animals like dogs, cats, parrots, fish and rabbits very fondly. For them, these pets are not animals but family members. But if there is a pregnant woman in the house, then these pets can become a headache for her. It has been proven in many studies that pets can even cause miscarriage. Pets can knowingly or unknowingly make a pregnant woman sick by giving her many types of infections.
Take special care of yourself in the first 3 months of pregnancy
World Health Organization (WHO) According to , every year 85% of miscarriages occur before 12 weeks of pregnancy. In a government hospital in Delhi Gynecologist Dr. Hina Khan She says that the first 3 months of pregnancy are very important because at this time the egg is becoming fertile while remaining in the ovary. To maintain pregnancy, a hormone called progesterone gradually starts releasing from the ovary. After 9 weeks, when the umbilical cord is formed, the embryo enters the uterus and starts developing. The uterus is very weak during these 3 months, hence the risk of miscarriage is high in these initial months of pregnancy. Doctors advise pregnant women to stay away from pets during pregnancy because they can cause many types of infections.
Cat feces can increase problems
Pregnant women should stay away from cats. Cat feces contain a parasite called toxoplasmosis. This parasite is an enemy of pregnancy because it can penetrate the placenta and reach the fetus and cause harm to it. If this parasite enters the body, symptoms like high fever, headache, body ache, swelling, fatigue, stammering tongue and blurred vision start appearing.
Keep pets away from your bed, carpet and sofa during pregnancy (Image-Canva).
Friendly dogs can cause rabies
Rabies is a very dangerous disease which can also be fatal. Dog bite or licking can cause rabies. Many times, even while playing, the dog paws and starts licking the owner. If a dog’s saliva gets on a scratch and it contains the rabies virus, it can infect a person. Rabies is an incurable disease which deeply affects the brain. While this can have a negative impact on the fetus during pregnancy, it can also put the woman’s life in danger. Dangerous viruses like rabies can also spread through cats.
Infection can spread through birds
Some people keep parrots, pigeons or many colorful birds at home. US National Library of Medicine According to this, these birds can cause Campylobacter and Salmonella infection. If a pregnant woman gets this infection, she suffers from diarrhea and high fever and this infection can cause miscarriage and premature birth.
Rats are also not good in the house
If someone has not kept pets but has rats in the house, then they can also become enemies of pregnancy. Rats can spread lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV) virus. If a pregnant woman comes in contact with this virus, there is a risk of miscarriage, but if this does not happen, there may be a defect in the development of the fetus.
A woman should also stay away from cows and buffaloes during pregnancy. (Image-Canva)
Pet hair can cause allergies
Be it a cat or a dog, their hair often remains spread in the house and this happens more when the weather changes. Even after brushing, their hair still sticks to the bed and sofa. Pet hair and dander can cause allergies. Women who are allergic to dust can also be harmed by pet hair.
There is no harm to the newborn
Dr. Hina Khan It is said that if a woman’s pregnancy has been safe by living among pets, then the newborn baby is not harmed by pets, but if the woman does not keep pets at home during her pregnancy and if pets are kept after the child is born, then it can harm the newborn baby. Can cause infection. Because their immune system is not friendly towards the bacteria of pets.
This is how healthy pregnancy will be with pets
If someone has pets in the house and the woman is pregnant, then keeping some things in mind can keep the pregnancy safe. If women touch pets, they should wash their hands immediately with soap. Pets’ ears and toe nails should be regularly cleaned. Get pets vaccinated. Give them such food which keeps their immune system strong. Clean the house, especially the sofa, bed and curtains with a vacuum cleaner. Keep pet litter boxes and food boxes out of rooms. Keep the house away from flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches because sometimes these pets spread the viruses throughout the house.
Tags: Dog Lover, health, pregnant woman
FIRST PUBLISHED: September 30, 2024, 18:04 IST
