I had my dog for seven months and have grown attached to her she even sleeps in the same bed with me. my mom has told me that the dog hair will have a bad affect of my unborn baby is this true.
2007-02-06 04:04:35 · 17 answers · asked by sexyfresa86 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think it's ok unless you're allergic to it.
2007-02-06 09:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not true. It's an old wives tale just like the one that says if you touch an animal while you're pregnant the baby will look like the animal you touched.
The only way dog hair can be harmful to the baby is if you have an allergic reaction to the dog hair and usually it's the dog's saliva that is the allergen.
Don't worry about the dog, they are great for being a friend through the pregnancy and when the baby is born and grows up with the dog, that dog will protect the baby from harm.
2007-02-06 04:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just had a baby in December and my husband has two dogs that he has had for like ten years. I was afraid of the same thing you are but he would NOT part with them because he is also attached. They really pose no threat to you or your baby, unless you are allergic which you aren't. Don't worry about it after your baby is born either, it is very rare to see pet allergies in newborns. Thats what my pediatrician said. I had a lot of concern because my dogs are disgusting, they have hair everywhere, actually one of them is almost bald.
2007-02-06 04:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by tlimsisnw7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well. im 32 weeks pregnant, and have 5 dogs. dog hair is all over the couch and ive been around these dogs the whole time ive been pregnant. ive had a very uneventful pregnancy (which is a very good thing) and my dr says that everything about the baby is perfectly healthy and normal. so no, i dont think having a dog will hurt anything. just be careful if you have to pick up poop or anything. its the bacteria in that, that could hurt either you or the baby. good luck w/ your pregnancy!!
2007-02-06 04:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally safe as long as you stop letting the dog sleep in your bed right now (buy her a dog bed and teach her to stay off the furniture) and start taking the dog around kids so she gets used to them. The dog hair is no issue....just a pain because when the baby starts crawling, the baby will have dog hair everywhere! :)
2007-02-06 04:20:31 · answer #5 · answered by chnchita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is completely safe to have a dog while pregnant. In fact, studies show that children that are raised around cats have less chances of having asthma. Also, children that are in households with pet dander have less allergies.
However, there are things you should do to prepare your dog for baby's arrival. An excellent article on this topic is located here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/136862/preparing_your_dog_for_babys_arrival.html
It explains things to do before and after your baby is born to ensure a happy adjustment.
2007-02-08 02:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by a g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its fine. That is just a mom talking. I have had 3 babys and Im pregnant with my 4th and have always had 3 or 4 cats and a dog, and everyone here was born just fine and healthy.
2007-02-06 04:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Blondi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not true at all - i have 2 dogs and 2 cats, both my girls are very very healthy and so am i and this unborn baby!
2007-02-06 04:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom is probably concerned about the dog licking your face. As long as the dog doesn't have a disease that is contagious to humans, you'll be fine.
And of course it's probably best that the dog doesn't lick your face shortly after going to the bathroom.
2007-02-06 05:31:20 · answer #9 · answered by Chels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 dogs, a pit bull and a min pin. Had them with my first and now my second. There is nothing wrong with having a dog while pregnant.
2007-02-06 08:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by doodersmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine, just make sure when the baby comes you don't leave the dog and baby alone in the same room together.
2007-02-06 04:15:47 · answer #11 · answered by Dragonfly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋