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Contact with animals during pregnancy There are certain animals and animal products you should avoid when pregnant. Cats' faeces may contain a disease that could damage your baby, so:   Article continues below advertisement   avoid emptying litter trays or wear disposable rubber gloves trays should be cleaned daily by filling with boiling water for ten minutes avoid close contact with sick cats wear gloves when gardening - even if you don't have a cat - in case the soil is contaminated with faeces avoid lambing, milking ewes and all newborn lambs © Crown Copyright   (www.direct.gov.uk 18/09/2007)     Risks and Health Concerns During Pregnancy  Alcohol and pregnancy  Smoking in pregnancy  Contact with animals during pregnancy  Rubella and HIV  Which viruses can harm an unborn baby?  more.... Travelling While Pregnant  How can I avoid food poisoning and diarrhoea when travelling?  Can I have vaccinations during pregnancy?  When is it safe to travel by plane?  more.... Pregnancy  Pregnant But Can't Poo?  Perineal massage  Top Tips for Relaxing During Pregnancy  The Usual Signs of Pregnancy  Glossary of Pregnancy Words  more.... Latest Forum Discussions Due in June scan on monday Pregnant and eating disorder/anorexia/bulimia/purging So tired sick of feeling sick............ 32 Week water not staying down now :(  Pregnancy Ruins Your Love Life  Pregnancy Cravings  Pregnancy for Beginners  Read some Pregnancy Features here  Read the Latest Baby and Pregnancy News