Top of Page Medical Management Take control of any current or preexisting medical problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Avoid exposure to alcohol and drugs during pregnancy. Exposure to high levels of some types of radiation and some chemical and toxic substances may adversely affect the developing fetus. Top of Page Infection Control Pregnant women should avoid the ingestion of undercooked meat and raw eggs. In addition, pregnant women should avoid all contact and exposure to cat feces and cat litter, which may contain a parasite toxoplasma gondii that causes toxoplasmosis.
Toxoplasmosis can cause a serious illness in, or death of, the fetus.
A pregnant woman can reduce her risk of infection by avoiding all potential sources of the infection. A blood test before or during pregnancy can determine if a woman has been exposed to the toxoplasma gondii parasite. All About Moms unless otherwise stated. About Us Graphics licensed to All About Moms from Original Image Animation Kitty Roach, all rights reserved. The information on this website is not intended to replace any medical advice.