i haven't heard anything bad about cats on bellies - just do be careful of the cat poo thing - One of the ladies i work with contracted toxoplasmosis at about 36 weeks or so and had to have bubs out pretty darn fast - we have a cat and a dog - no litter trays - so the puss cat "goes" outside but unfortunately the dog - then eats said goings - charming i know so i get out of drop dropping collection too!!! - i am just super careful to clean my hands before handling any food and not let the cat sit on teh bench or anything....