My husband didn’t change the cat litter either, he never does. It’s fine as long as you aren’t touching to poo. Wear gloves if you are worried about it. If you lived alone what would you do?
Wtf…get a mask and some gloves. Change your clothes and shower when you are done if you are that worried about it.
Definitely put on a mask it’s dangerous to change cat litter pregnant or not. There is amonia in cat urine. Look up why it’s bad for you to do it while pregnant and ask h if he can help you. If he still don’t you see what the future is with him.
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I cleaned and changed my cat box the ENTIRE time I was pregnant with my older 3, they are 24, 22 and 19, they are great. I washed my hands and face thoroughly every time. They are YOUR cats not his.
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The cats are definitely NOT his problem!
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There are a lot of ways to be safe while cleaning the liter. If you are just scooping it wear gloves. And repeating what my doctor said… don’t eat it. And wash your hands after. If you are changing it keep it as low to the trashcan as possible. Think about putting a liner down that way next time it will be easier. And keep your hands was.
And just fyi you if hold your cats then they could have it on their paws form the liter and still give it to you…
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Put a face .ask on and do it your self . It’s harmful , but also avoidable with the right PPE 
Wow people are being awful to you.
When I was pregnant, my partner, who is very grossed out by kitty litter, offered to take on that duty as soon as our GP said it was safer for the baby for me not to go near it. It’s not his cat, and he was always a dog person, but he’s also a kind person, so he made that sacrifice for me and our baby.
I’m sorry that your partner isn’t being more supportive to you and your child. Is it something you could have a quiet sit-down chat about? In the meantime, def use a mask and gloves when handling the litter. I hope things get better for you
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Hey stop acting like you’re entitled seriously. It’s called mask and gloves while changing it and soap to wash your hands afterwards.
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Best to get someone to adopt your cat for now for your safety and that of the baby
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Why do people act like princesses because they’re pregnant just take precautions fgs. Mask and gloves sanitary deep cleanse wash afterwards.
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I know a lady who’s son was born with extremely bad cerebral palsy. I remember she said basically, the drs said it was from changing a litter box the whole time she was pregnant.
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You will be fine if you wash hands or gloves then wash hands.
Just wash your hands 
you’re more likely to get toxoplasmosis from salad. And if your cats don’t go outside then they won’t carry it
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Mask and gloves. Sorry but they aren’t his cats and he doesn’t even like them… so the real question is why are you having a baby with a man who can’t live with you to raise the child and who doesn’t like your pets… what happens to the cats when/if yall move in together?
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I’ve always had cats thru four kids it’s just about washing hands really good. It was never problem for me at all.
I think the point has mostly been lost here… The answer is not if she can safely change the litter or not, it should be why is she with a boyfriend that is so uncaring, to her worries … selfishly only appears to care only for his needs, ’ don’t like cats’…‘they are not my cats!’…to me that sounds like ‘its all about me, me,me, me …!’ YES she should be very concerned about having a baby with him… Good luck hun
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Misty L Ervin wow then with that thinks I suppose u think she should just care for the baby herself too huh . It shouldn’t matter whose pets whose he helped get her pregnant he should help with stuff . Stop making excuses for lazy ass dudes. Bc if he can’t help take out a little bit of cat poo then he will probably be the one making her change all the babies diapers and do all the feedings and bullshit .
You said it yourself. Your cat. He doesn’t want a cat. You don’t live together. The cat should be the least of your worries. He’s still got a sick mom and he’s still going to have to care for her. He didn’t move both the women he loves in to one home together. This is all you until his mama finds alternative care.
Gloves an mask 
an wash really good after you will be fine I had rabbits 
an cleaned there cages while pregnant
If you cant take care of your cats I wonder how you will take care of a baby!
see the logic #youareanentitledjackass
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Really princess??? Stop
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Its more dangerous to not clean it all and just let it sit
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Because cats ARE gross and if they’re your cats and he doesn’t even live there, double glove, wear a mask and change the litter you entitled little girl. You’re worried about how he’s gonna be with a baby?! Y’all MADE that baby, he didn’t make 3 cats. Sounds like you got pregnant with the expectation he’d stop taking care for his mom so much and do more for you and now he isn’t and you’re finding ways to nitpick about it so you can be the sad girl. Uh uh change your cats mess don’t be lazy.
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I changed when i was pg
Wow I can’t believe sum of these comments on here she’s ask for Advise not to be bashed everybody that’s been pregnant before knows that us as pregnant woman are Emotional and some of these comments are way out of line she came here to ask other mothers for advice not to be Insulted Or bashed on the Internet I’m so srry girl that ppl have to be such “ASSHOLES” I would used a different word but I’ll keep it nice Since nobody else can as grown ass woman!!!
I did my cat litter through three pregnancies… as long as it’s done daily and you wash your hands it’s likely fine.
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they are your cats not his
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I dont blame him, I wouldn’t either!! Why do you feel your pets are his problem or responsibility? Pregnant or not I wouldnt EVER change anybodys litter box and I certainly wouldn’t be moving a baby in with 3 cats… Gross!!
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You do realize that there’s equal if not more risk of toxoplasmosis for his SICK mother right? Immunocompromised is immunocompromised. Pregnant women AND sick old ladies. Rehome your cat or care for it yourself or hire the neighbor’s kid to do it.
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Show him this and explain that it’s for the babies saftey
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Wear a mask and gloves, that should make it safe for you
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Well don’t do nothing for him then DONT cook ect ect untill he helps you simple
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Just wash your hands
I changed mine. There’s masks now too if ur worried and obviously always wash ur hands thoroughly. However if he’s not willing to help maybe that’s a red flag. Does he help with other things?
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You take precautions and change your own litter boxes.The chances of getting toxoplasma infection for the first time during pregnancy are thought to be very small. Over a five-year period (2008-2012), there were only 190 recorded cases
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I get needing to take care of your mom and all… but why are you having kids with a man who won’t even be there to help you through the daily things… yall either need to move mommy in… or move mommy out to a home… and move in together and raise your family… put ur big girl panties on …
Clean the litter box. Wear gloves… and reevaluate the man your planning a future with… cause its a no from me …
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I was pregnant with twins and changing mine. The babies was fine and so was I. Just wear gloves and mask… 
He doesn’t live with u and he hates cats, I don’t blame him for not doing it, put on gloves and a mask and handle it
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Red flag!!! If he cared about the well being of your baby he’d help you. Run! He’s showing you he will put baby in hand way.
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Get rid of the cats they not great with babies
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Comparing your cats changing of a litter box to taking care of his baby sounds ridiculous, he doesn’t like cats doesn’t mean he won’t love is child. What do women do who are pregnant that need to change the litter they glove and mask up and wash their hands. His mother is sick and he can make her worse buy doing that. Your going ro have to adult up and do it yourself
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Wear a mask and wash your hands, two cats two pregnancy’s. My Bf hates my cat and would never clean the litter and I don’t blame him. My cats my responsibility to care for and my kids turned out just fine.
Also if it’s possible to move the pan outside before you change it, it’s a bonus that way the dust isn’t being kicked up around the house.
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Wear a mask and gloves and wash your hands! I scooped/changed my cats litter while I was pregnant, but I did it safely and my daughter is six weeks old and she’s perfect! Remember, this man isn’t your husband! He’s not required to care for your animals.
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You sound incompatible.
Get a self changing litter box or see if anyone else can help you hun
Don’t do it yourself
No matter how many masks or gloves you wear it just takes once x
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You can’t convince him to change YOUR cats’ litter.
Are they not trained to go outside? unless you don’t have a garden my cat comes in and out catflap since 6 months old hence no litter tray. I dunno your housing situation but treat it like covid mask and gloves, change clothes shower but if your cleaning it twice its alot of showers and clothes changes plastic apron round your clothes, it’s your first baby so you will panic more just be really careful you’ll be ok when it comes to your baby he might be ok cos it is his baby the cats aren’t his he sounds like he has alot on looking after his sick mother the question is will his mother become a priority over his child. Good luck
Y’all are all WRONGGGGG. So so wrong, 
your in a relationship with your pregnant girlfriend? Change the fucking cat litter weather you like them or not. Takes two minutes too dump it and put new litter in. Having a kid together? But hates the cats? Are y’all gonna stay in seoeraot houses for the next 12 years until the cats die? Relationships- compromise. Pregnant girlfriend? You help with the fucking litter bro
Ah sh man, their your cats. You knew when you got pregnant, he wouldn’t be there to pick the cat litter up. Put some marigolds on (rubber gloves) and get on with it. Your worried about your man not being a good father for not changing cat litter, how about I say I’m worried about you being a mother if YOU can’t clean cat litter 
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Wear a mask and gloves, and make sure that you wash your hands before you eat, but other than that you’re fine. The danger to pregnant women from cat feces actually comes from the possibility of toxoplasmosis causing parasites being in the cat’s feces. However, if your cats are indoor only, it is very unlikely that they will carry this parasite as it is something that outdoor cats pick up from eating field mice.
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Cats are nasty and you SHOULDN’T be around them or have them around babies. I got bit once and was septic in less than 24 hours , the doc said NEVER own a cat , their bite is worse than most venomous snakes ! GROSS !
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Why didn’t you discuss this before getting pregnant? Not everyone is into cats. What I think is you both live separately and not married and he is not a cat person but you are having his baby? Pray about this situation. Wear gloves and a mask. I love cats too but 3 when you are having a baby is much on your own. Any family that can help by taking one or two until you get passed your maternity leave?
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Ma’am, how can you expect someone who doesn’t live with you to come change litter or play in cat poop especially if they aren’t a cat person. Those are YOUR cats and YOUR responsibility in YOUR home. You may have to hire someone to come scoop and change litter for you. 
I did everything for MY cat when pregnant with all three of my kids. I just gloved up and wore a mask and cleaned the area after and washed from the elbows down.
Are your cats indoor and outdoor cats? Are they vaccinated?
But if you are judging his ability to be a father based on the fact he doesn’t want to scoop the poop of animals he doesn’t prefer the company of in someone else’s home, that’s not fair. He is caring for a whole adult as it is, his mother. That should tell you a lot as it is. It’s a bit selfish to be upset about his boundaries.
You had options to help prevent a pregnancy. These are things you needed to know long before you procreated with him. Now, you will create a situation of constant disappointment if you plan to rely on anyone since you are going to be a single mother. Be prepared to do it al solo because in reality, he can walk away at any time. You expect him to drop his sick mother to come at your beck and call? Nope. His MOTHER is sick and he is a caregiver, his priorities won’t be YOU. Learn this now and save yourself some heartache and anger down the line. The less you expect the better it is if/when he steps up.
To be honest you are throwing more red flags than him how long have you two been dating? 
Put rubber gloves on face mask if you wish put in bin liner
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I like cat…but because of this…i dont keep cat. If you cannot manage 1 now, its worst when you have to manage the baby and also the cat soon.
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Girl. If you don’t put a mask on and change that litter…
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My dr told me that because my cats are 100% indoor, I was at extremely low risk of getting toxoplasmosis from changing their litter, he tested my blood for it twice in my pregnancy to make sure. And he said to just make sure I washed my hands good after changing the litter. My husband insists because the cats are mine he won’t change the litter. Even though he spools them far more than I do:woman_facepalming:t4:
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Cat litter is a good way to prepare the senses for nappy changing.
As long as you wear rubber gloves and wash your hands properly afterwards the risk of toxoplasmosis is very low. Some people just aren’t cat people it doesn’t mean he won’t love your baby.
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for many yrs women have changed their cats litter box, The key words here are, WASH your hands afterwards. Which is something everyone should do anyway. If you are more concern, wear gloves, but you still should be washing your hands afterwards anyway
I’m pregnant and change my cat litter just try to avoid getting it on you just wash your hands after you’ll be fine. It’s not his responsibility if you can’t change the cat litter get rid of them.
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Get a new boyfriend,!
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Keep the cats get rid of the man. It’ll make your life easier. You’re gonna have to change the litter alone and everything else anyways so…
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Give him an article that shows research results
Comparing changing the litter box for cats that aren’t his to his potential ability to care for a baby that is his is asinine.
If the liter box is changed/scooped daily and you wear gloves and a mask there is no risk. Or better yet… get a self cleaning liter box.
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Masks and gloves, that’s all you can do.
Clearly, he can’t be relied upon for the small things so I’d get real used to the idea of having to do a lot now.
I’m currently 32 weeks, I think I think I have had to change my cat box once the entire time. He usually does it
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I’m not changing any litter box. He hates cats and should not be forced to do so. Get a family member to help you or pay someone to do it.
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In the words of Judge Judy you picked him
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Wear a mask and gloves. You’ll be fine. Wash your hands well after you change the litter and all will be ok.
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And you SLEPT with this guy?
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Man ohhhh man!!! IF I had a cat and was pregnant, my SO would happily change the litter box.
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Oh good grief. Change the litter. What is going to happen to the baby when you don’t want to change a dirty diaper? Are you to “parents” going to fuss over who’s turn it is ??
Dumb
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Good news is- babies don’t have a litter box.
You have a few options:
One: wear gloves and a mask and change the litter yourself.
Two: bring him to your next obgyn appointment and ask the doctor to explain it to him.
Three: use the rover app and hire someone to change your litter a few times a week.
Four: rehome the cats 
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You’ve had cats for a while I assume chances are you’re immune. I just had a baby 3 months ago happy healthy and I cleaned my 3 litter boxes daily. Just wash your hands like you should
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i changed it with both pregnancies… wear a mask.
their your cats not his.
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I’m sure he does buys cats before y’all got pregnant
Sorry but I went through my pregnancy alone, the father forked off after the 12 week scan. I also have a cat and changed that litter tray wearing gloves and washing my hands. Get on with it as that’s what us women have do to. Stop feeling like you’re entitled or motherhood is going to be difficult for you!!!
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Put on gloves. Wash your hands. Don’t have high expectations.
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Just wear a mask wash hands after very simple
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You can change the litter just use a face mask and gloves. Wash hands and face to make sure you have no dust on you. Your boyfriend has alot with taking care of his mom, but if the baby comes and you are still isn’t helping go to the friend of the court. It sucks to do that but it maybe the only way to get him to see what he is missing out on. Good luck you will be in my prayers
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sounds like you’re overreacting. you can’t compare a child to an animal & he’s right they aren’t his!
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You are right to worry, if he cares nothing about helping you protect your baby now, it will not be good. I say, dump him now, and hire a teen to help with cats.
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I wouldn’t be changing litter either… I don’t like cats so… maybe he doesn’t either.
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These are your cats. Wear a mask.
Mine does it without issue because he cares about the well-being of our child. I’m 21 weeks along
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Sounds like you need to get rid of your cats for your own safety. I’ve had a cat for 4 years and I’ve never expected anyone to deal with his shit box. If this is upsetting you then you should probably get rid of the boyfriend and kid as well. This is one of the most silly things I’ve seen.
Start putting cat litter in his mouth when he sleeps.
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I’m also on his side… your cats you had previously.
Not his responsibility.
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. . . or pay someone to do it.
3 cats in 1 little apartment jeesh the smell alone would kill me not good!!
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Y’all realize he can easily just dump it right? Yeah they’re not his but it’s something so simple to help with. He won’t even help with the simple things
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Just wear a mask, you can do it yourself, as for him if he’s not there for you and the baby, got rid of him!!!
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Even though you can make it much safer for you by wearing a mask and gloves and washing your hands good….for me this is a red flag. I don’t think I would necessarily relate it to how he will be with changing the unborn child BUT….I am currently 24 weeks with my 4th and my husband changes the litter box. I think he was gone for his job once and I had to do a couple cleanings myself BUT for the safety of baby he has done it all the other times.
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Get you a dog 
it will eat the litter box and he can take the dog out.
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I had to change my own with every pregnancy. Animals were my thing and I never expected him to do any care taking except times I was either in the hospital or there with the kids. Put a bag around it, hold your breath and get it done. When your pour the new little hold your breath. Get scoopable litter and keep it cleaned and it will go so much easier. All this said though I am 100% positive if I would’ve ever asked him to do it he would’ve.
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You’re 24 weeks, what has happened up to now? Did you do it up to now and just now are worried? Mask and gloves or see if a family member or neighbor can help. How did it work out before, especially if you were actively trying to get pregnant and you knew he didn’t like cats? I wouldn’t expect my boyfriend/husband to take on that task if he didn’t like my animals. I’d figure something out, but my husband has always been a go getter even if it’s something he doesn’t like or want to do he does it for me.
Youre worried about what this may mean for him being a father but what does this say about your abilities of being a mother? You can’t just put things off and expect someone else to do them. If it needs to be done, then do it. Yes, your cats your responsibility. Not taking care of it isn’t fair to the cats at all. You clearly knew cats were going to be an issue for the pregnancy and should have thought about that from the beginning and planned according for their care
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Pregnant not crippled
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Wear a mask. And just dump don’t scoop. But idk why your having a baby with a man that hates your cats. How’s this going to go when baby is here. He still going to live alone and you with the cats and the baby. He going to take the baby over night with him at his place. He ever gonna live With you and the cats? Him not wanting to cleaning the litter box is just the tip of the problem
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