Can you get a puppy if you’re pregnant?

Although pregnancy is not strictly prohibited, dog ownership during pregnancy is generally not clinically recommended. Pregnant women, although there is no clear prohibition in this aspect of dog ownership. But in the clinical generally not recommended during pregnancy to keep dogs, cats and some other pets. This is because pet dogs may have Toxoplasma gondii, and although the risk of a dog transmitting Toxoplasma gondii is not as great as that of a feline, there is still a certain chance of infection. During pregnancy the body’s immunity is reduced and it is easier to contract toxoplasmosis. Once infected with toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, the infection may pass through the placenta to the fetus, which is likely to increase the risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, stillbirth, intrauterine growth retardation, neonatal malformation and other risks, which is not conducive to the growth and development of the fetus. Moreover, pregnant women are also at risk of being bitten by dogs in the process of keeping dogs, which can easily cause wound infections, which is not favorable to pregnant women as well as the fetus, therefore, keeping dogs during pregnancy is generally not recommended. During pregnancy, regular pregnancy checkups should be conducted to detect any abnormalities during pregnancy to ensure the safety of mother and baby.