Well as everyone else has said, your doctors reaction sounds very extreme. I've had a couple of scratches from my cat this pregnancy (accidently when she's climbing on me!) and I've never been told it could cause any harm to my baby, and we're both fine! I make sure I wash my hands thoroughly after petting her and that's it. My Mother has had cats throughout all 4 pregnancies and we've lived with cats ever since and my siblings and I are pretty normal, I think

I can't believe she'd even suggest rehoming your cat! Seriously, I think her suggestion is a very large overreaction. I hope you keep your kitty Just be more thorough with washing your hands and get your partner to change the litter or wear gloves if you have to do it.