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Is kitty litter harmful to pregnant women?
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Probably not: Toxoplasmosis is the concern for pregnant women handling kitty litter. If you do not know if you have been exposed, it is best to avoid the kitty litter; also gardening can be a way to get exposed to it. If exposed, while pregnant, it can be passed to the baby 60% of time and cause problems with growth restriction and brain development among other concerns.
Answered 6/6/2013
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