Pregnancy and cats-does anyone know the risks

[New Dawn]

I worked in a vets while UTD with DS, you just have to watch the kitty litter, wear gloves, and try to make sure you dont get any scraches apart from they enjoy you old friend...

[onthefly]

Yeah, I think the risks are extremely low.
Lol Talia, I made DH clean out the kitty litter for 2 years while ttc... just in case...

[Kazbah]

You can also request your OB / GP to include a toxo screen in your next BT - if you've been exposed to toxo, you'll have the antibodies already and your risk is greatly reduced...

[Honeybee]

I was quite worried about this during my pg (I was quite worried about everything during my pg ), my SIL has cats who have the run of the house and walk all over the dining table and kitchen bench. I asked my OB whether I should stay away from SIL's house, and he said that the risk of catching toxoplasmosis was very low indeed and not to worry about it.

[Ninah]

I have 3 indoor only cats...and we're fine. Hubby does kitty litter and all else is good

[~me~]

I have a cat, I cleaned her kitty litter while pregnant with all three, just used rubber gloves. She is a long haired cat and I have to brush her everyday too, so you should be fine, just remember to wash your hands is about all I would say.
My OB asked if I had a cat and I think one of tests done was to check for Toxo and came back fine.

[Jicky]

Just thought Id add to this discussion.
Im a vet nurse and the vets I work with said its not really the cats u worry about with catching toxo, while they still can give it to you (just washing hands after cleaning litter is fine), but your more likely to get toxo from unwashed fresh produce.