https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 05:12:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2056834 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:06:17 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2056834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still scoop our cat boxes &amp; wash my hands obsessively. Both cats are old &amp; we'd had them for many years before I got pregnant. Neither cat has gone outside for many many years &amp; only the eggs of the parasite are infective, shed shortly after infection, meaning the chances of our cats being infected were low &amp; of transmitting even lower. I think there are more concerning sources like gardening, raw meats, unwashed fruits/vegetables &amp; unpasteurized milk than our cats. ...So I kept the duty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2055104 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:25:03 +0000 littlejoy 2055104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told that most people who have a cat have likely already been exposed. My DH offered to take it over ... LO is 1, and I still haven't scooped the box since getting my BFP. It's awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2055063 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:52:53 +0000 sapphire 2055063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has thankfully always been DH's job. He doesn't mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054959 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:44:06 +0000 Anya 2054959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but.. I didn't really do it too often before either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054917 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:56:25 +0000 BeachMama 2054917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've cleaned it a few times wearing gloves and made sure to wash my hands really well afterwards. If you read up on it, it's only if your cats go outside and it's not airborne. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054830 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:51:15 +0000 Astro Bee 2054830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did, and it's definitely the best part of being pregnant! We used to switch off feeding and litter cleaning duties before I got pregnant, and I didn't mind doing the litter at all, but it's nice not to have to worry about it. </p> <p>My husband was going away for a couple of weeks early in the pregnancy and I asked our family doctor if we should hire the cat sitter to come and do the litter for me. He said it's fine to do myself assuming I'm not actually touching the feces, so the few times I've had to do it myself I've just had rubber gloves on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054739 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:16:21 +0000 PurplePeony 2054739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly, but a couple times DH was out of town for several days at a time so I had no choice. I used a mask and gloves and washed REEEALLY well afterward. And our cat is indoor only so the risks were low. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054657 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:08:03 +0000 sera_87 2054657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! It wasn't just the risk of tox, it was the smell. Hurl city. </p> <p>Plus I hate doing it soooo...... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054632 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:53:23 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2054632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup... And the sucker is still cleaning it! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054622 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:46:36 +0000 pinkb 2054622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. And if my Dr would have said it was ok I would have lied to DH ! Lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054616 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:44:36 +0000 lawbee11 2054616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never cleaned it to begin with. But my OB said if you only have indoor cats it's totally fine to keep cleaning it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054603 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:32:24 +0000 littlebug 2054603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It became Hubs's job well before I got pregnant. We were actively trying and our cat got toxoplasmosis infection in her eye. The vet asked if i was pregnant and I said no but we're trying, and she told me to make it his job from then on. Nonetheless, I still had a positive toxo screen and had to get a second set of labs done. It was super scary and stressful waiting for that second set of labs to come back! Don't risk it. Your husband can clean the box for a few months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054573 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:16:58 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2054573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. DH doesnt mind cleaning it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054569 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:14:26 +0000 CATWOMAN 2054569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unfortunately not, if I don't clean it - nobody does :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054568 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:13:29 +0000 hellobeeboston 2054568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054564 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:12:37 +0000 blackbird 2054564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, my dr told me to wear a mask and gloves, but said it was basically no risk if they were indoors. Honestly, my cats have never been outside (spoiled Persians) so I clean it sometimes. DH does it a lot because the smell gets to me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054559 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:08:14 +0000 turquoisemama 2054559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for a while. I was really careful about it by using a mask and gloves. My cats never went outside. But then I talked to my doctor about it when I was around 16 weeks or so and she recommended I stay away regardless. We ended up having both of my cats tested for Toxo and they were negative, so I kept cleaning it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054555 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:05:53 +0000 Ash 2054555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. Not worth the risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054548 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:56:42 +0000 Torchwood 2054548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I quit. The midwives made a big point of it, plus, I really hate doing it. She's my cat, so it's the only time DH is willing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054541 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:52:59 +0000 Chaosmaven 2054541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smith: I'm ashamed to say that I did stop when I got my BFP for my DD, and then just kind of made it my DH's task permanently? I don't think I was that freaked out about toxoplasmosis (my cats are both indoor), but I really hated scooping the litter box. I'm assuming he'll catch on someday and realize I can trade off again... :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054524 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:38:29 +0000 SeptMomma12 2054524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it wasn't worth the risk for me, even though I have an indoor-only cat. Plus it's a good excuse not to do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-cleaning-the-cats-litter-box-when-you-got-your-bfp#post-2054516 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:35:54 +0000 smith 2054516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seems like most expecting women are pretty vigilant about staying away from their cats' litter boxes, but I've read that the risk of toxoplasmosis - a parasitic infection that can be transmitted through infected cat poop - is super low if your cat never goes outside. </p> <p>So, tell me: Did you stop cleaning your cat's litter box when you found out you were pregnant? </p>