I remember when I was pregnant, that I wasn't supposed to go near the catbox. My GF is pregnant, and I have to go to her place tomorrow and clean hers..

What exactly is it in kitty potty that can make a pregnant woman sick? Is it something inhaled? or can it hurt you if it gets on your skin? or if you ingest it? I don't remember...

It's toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of an unborn child. It is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite multiplies in the intestine of cats and is shed in cat feces, mainly into litter boxes and garden soil. You can get the parasite by handling cat litter or soil where there is cat feces. You can also get the parasite from eating undercooked meat (such as rare beef) from animals infected with the parasite.

Here are some tips to help you avoid exposure to toxoplasma during your pregnancy:

Do not allow your cat to go outside your home where it may come into contact with toxoplasma. If possible, have someone else take care of your cat while you are pregnant.
Have another family member change the cat litter box and then disinfect it with boiling water for 5 minutes.
If you must handle the chore of changing the litter box, wear rubber gloves to avoid contact with the litter and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
Use work gloves when gardening and wash your hands afterwards. Cover children's sandboxes when not in use (cats like to use them as litter boxes).
Control flies and cockroaches as much as possible. They can spread contaminated soil or cat feces onto food.
Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat (or poultry) and unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Wash your hands thoroughly before you eat and after handling raw meat, soil, sand or cats.
Avoid rubbing your eyes or face when preparing food, and wipe the counter clean afterwards.
Avoid eating raw eggs and drinking unpasteurized milk.
http://familydoctor.org/180.xml

Ah-HA!! I knew there were smart people around here.. Thanks kristi.. I hope you are feeling better!!!!

Um, after reading that, I think I will just buy her new box, and throw the old one out.. Seems easier then boiling it..

LOL!!!! My husband STILL changes the kitty litter. I haven't changed the litter since before I got preggo....

I just wore gloves & washed my hands THROUGHLY after cleaning it out !!!

LOL!!!! My husband STILL changes the kitty litter. I haven't changed the litter since before I got preggo....

:nutts I cant even get my dh to throw the garbage...and our can is right outside our back door!!!!:vent

I change the litter box and just wash my hands. they say once you have cats for a while you become immune to it. this is my 2nd pregnancy and I havne't has a problem.

:nutts I cant even get my dh to throw the garbage...and our can is right outside our back door!!!!:vent

LOL!!! I guess I'm baqd since I never really announced "Hey honey, I'm able to clean the litter box now!!!!!" :teehee

yeah i ask my grandma that all the time and she says its physically touching or handling the poop or contaminated litter. that if you just scoop/clean it really quick it won't be bad. she did it with her 3 pregnancies (mostly because he husband is an asshole and refused to help) and nothing came out wrong...just wash your hands afterwards and don't play with poop