Pets & Litterbox
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Level of Danger - Toxoplasmosis
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone could provide insight as to the danger of scooping the litterbox. I'm inclined to err on the side of caution but, on the other hand, my husban...
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- Unless you are pregnant, I'm unaware of any health warnings. If you are, there certainly are health concerns and a pregnant woman is advised to not change the cat litt...
- Hello L., I am not sure about the exact level of danger, but I have heard that pregnant women, or anyone who could become pregnant, should absolutely NOT be around ...
- I have 2 cats and 2 children. It was a rare day when my husband would clean the cat box either pregnancy. It was mostly me. Use common since precautions. Do not touch ...
Has Anyone Tested Positive for Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy?
Asked by L.K. from New York
on February 21, 2007
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Hi, my name is L. and i am freaking out! 3 weeks ago my doctors office called and told me that my blood test for toxoplasmosis was raised a little. They said not to wo...
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- hi, i have had toxoplasmosis for years. you can not only get it from a cats litter box, you can get it from handling rodents also. i owned a snake for 13 years & fed i...
- No, but it's to do with your cats and the cat box.Wear gloves, or have someone else take care of it. And if your d oc isn't worried, you shouldn't be. You must be a ve...
- Hi my name is C. iwas reading your concerns and i read the responces.The one who said it can pass from touching the cat box is correct.I had gone on to google search c...
Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
Deer Tick Bite in Pregnancy
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on April 21, 2008
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I am 13 weeks pregnant and found a tick on my back on Saturday. Of course, today is a state holiday and the doctor is closed. I am trying very hard to remain calm, b...
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- Save the tick, it can be tested. No need to panic, though. But be aware if you have any symptoms such as fever, joint pain, or skin symptoms over the next few weeks an...
- Hi K., I dont have tick or lyme disease experiance but when I was 12 wks pregnant I had a UTI and had to have a round of anti-biotics. I had a normal pregnancy and m...
- some people i talked to last week(my 4 yr.old had a tick on the back of her ear)said that its a little early for deer ticks....not saying that it definately isnt, but ...
Sushi and Sashimi During Pregnancy?
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on February 14, 2007
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So, I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I LOVE Sushi, Sashimi and the like... I was told by one friend of mine that in pregnancy we are not supposed to consume raw fish because ...
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- It's really not a good idea to eat raw fish during pregnancy. The thing that's more of a worry than the toxicity...is parasites. Pregnant women are very very vulner...
- you need to ask what they eat in Japan while the Japanese ladies are pregnant. I think they will know the best. Especially the beautiful mothers that came here directl...
- Yes, I have always heard no raw fish during pregnancy. I have heard one argument against that, saying that mothers in Japan eat it and if you go to a restaurant that s...
Early Second Pregnancy Concerns
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on May 6, 2008
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I am 7 weeks pregnant with my second child. I also have an ovarian cyst that continues to grow every week with the baby. With my first child I didnt start showing unti...
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- Girl, I think, well, I know I started showing before I knew I was pregnant the second time. I was coming down the stairs and I remember thinking, "my belly looks preg...
- I feel your pain! With my first pregnancy I had a lot of trouble with my ovaries - they were polycystic. Within the first 2 months my belly was so distended b/c of t...
- The showing early probably doesn't have anything to do with your cyst, most people just start showing earlier with their 2nd pregnancy!! I think my jeans started gett...
Wood Staining During Early Pregnancy
Asked by D.W. from Boise
on December 15, 2008
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Please help. I've just found out that I'm pregnant for the first time after 9 months of TTC. Unfortunately before I took a test I stained a dollhouse I was building. ...
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- Calm down...you are perfectly fine!! It doesn't sound like you were inhaling the fumes from the can and you weren't in the room very long!! Your little one will be fin...
- You and the baby are fine. Stress on yourself is more harmful than 10 minutes of staining, or a week of staining for that matter. Enjoy this time and focus on the jo...
- D., I know it is scary. Pray always have faith in the savior and your baby will be fine. This baby will come to you the way Our Father planned for him/her to come an...
Chickens and Pregnancy...
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on February 22, 2009
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I have 4 chickens and I've had a few friends tell me that I shouldn't be around them while pregnant. I keep forgetting to ask my doctor and I can't find any medical a...
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- hi, you can look up zoonotic poultry diseases online for any risk. I have a sick bird, and am researching if it is dangerous to eat her eggs-i know if u give them anti...
- I sure someone will tell you what the specific risks are... But for how many centuries have women lived and birthed on farms, chickens and children everywhere..... ...
- http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/frequentlyasked.html Apparently The ammonia from their poop can make you sick and you shoul be in a well ventelated area if ...
Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by E.W. from Cedar Rapids
on November 6, 2006
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I am 17 weeks pregnant and I am having the hardest time sleeping and I know it is only going to get worse. I either can't sleep or wake up hurting. I was wondering i...
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- You can use a couple extra pillows that you have around the house; one between your knees and one to "hug". It really helped with my low back discomfort when I was pr...
- when i was pregnant, i couldn't afford a special pregnancy pillow, so i just bought a body pillow and snuggled up to that. i can't imagine what it would have been like...
- This pillow was a life saver for me. I had problems with my hips and lower back aching during my pregnancy and tried this pillow out and benefited from it greatly. I...
How to Get by Out of Work Due to Pregnancy
Asked by K.L. from Orlando
on September 20, 2006
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any services that can help out of work mom due to high risk pregnancy i am a mother of 2 soon to be 3 out of work due to high risk pregnancy but told that is no excuse...
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- K., You need to keep trying. Childrens and Families can be tough. You can apply for food stamps online. You should also apply for WIC now, it will help now, and hel...
- You qualify for WIC and most likely for Emergency Food Stamps given your situation. There is also a program that will pay your utilities (electric/gas) bill one time i...
- Hey girls!! I have noticed quite a few of you looking for a way to work from home, and I have recently been introduced to an awesome new product I just had to sha...
