Pregnancy lifestyle: pets, travel, sleep, exercise & DIY
Pregnancy changes a few everyday habits in ways that aren’t obvious — from who empties the cat litter to how you sleep and how you wear a seatbelt.
Can you change cat litter while pregnant?
You can keep your cat — just hand over the litter tray.
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Is gardening safe during pregnancy?
Garden soil can carry the same parasite as cat litter.
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Are hot tubs and saunas safe during pregnancy?
Overheating in early pregnancy is linked to neural tube defects.
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What is the safest sleep position in pregnancy?
Going to sleep on your back in the third trimester is linked to a higher risk of stillbirth.
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How should you wear a seatbelt when pregnant?
The lap belt goes under your bump — never across it.
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Is it safe to fly while pregnant?
Many airlines ask for a doctor’s letter after 28 weeks — and may refuse you after 36.
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Which exercises should you avoid during pregnancy?
Scuba diving is out — gas bubbles can form in the baby’s blood.
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Is it safe to paint or renovate while pregnant?
Sanding old paintwork can release lead — which crosses the placenta.
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Is it safe to dye your hair while pregnant?
Good news: most research says hair dye is fine — but pregnancy can change how your hair takes colour.
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Why should pregnant women avoid sheep at lambing time?
Farm visits in spring carry an infection risk that almost nobody mentions.
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