Massive WHOOPS! I cuddled a newborn Lamb

[StressheadNZ]

I didn't really know about the whole 'don't go near lambs' rule and I cuddled a new one who's mother had died!! Once I clicked, I washed, used a anti bacterial gel until I got home then showered and got rid of my clothes. How bad is this, and what else should I do?? Im 11 weeks 5 days :-(

[alaysha]

Its only during lambing season you aren't supposed to touch lambs. I wouldn't really worry about it though.

[Cassandrajane]

The sheep you will be fine with! I have a zoo of reptiles. And I have to use Anti Bacterial and everything. :)...

Haha, I told my boyf I cant clean out the animals as Im pregnant and I cant clean up the cats (which you cant anyways) So haaha. I only feed the Lizards with REALLLLLLY long tongs.. haha
but you should be fine :)

x

[hkenny]

I knew about the cat poop....I fibbed and told my hubby the same was true for dog poop! he bought it and I didnt have to clean up after the dog for 9 months! Interesting thing about the lambs

[lisax4156]

If you've had cats before being pregnant, that bacteria is already present. I still scooped cat poo when I was pregnant and my 7 wk old son is healthy.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm sure everythign will be fine.

[Flavoured]

Yep! Definitely cat poo..  It carries listeria or somfin like that, and it causes blindness in unborn babies...

[StressheadNZ]

There are certain animals you shouldn't go near in pregnancy. I'm not sure of all of them but I know you should stay away from Cat poo because of possible parasites. Lambs can carry a certain bacteria which can make you miscarry.

[hkenny]

I have never heard of this before! what is the reason for not being able to go near them? I;m curious now!