What is Toxoplasmosis?
If you are pregnant, you may have heard of toxoplasmosis. Even if you haven’t heard the name, you may have heard that pregnant women shouldn’t change the cat litter. Ten years ago, when I was pregnant with our first baby, my husband took over the cat litter duties. I’m happy to report that ten years, four children and two cats later, he still does it! Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite. The parasite is present in cat feces. If you come in contact with the parasite, either when changing the litter box or working outside in the garden, … Continue reading