My daughter-in-law is pregnant (first baby) and her mom has birds. Is it safe for her to be around these ?

Question

birds while pregnant? Also, is safe for the baby to be around the birds? I've heard that there is something in the birds p**p that's not good for either and could cause the baby to have allergies? Is this true or should I just call the Doc and find out first hand? Yes, I've made my son & his wife aware of this question to be asked at her next visit.

Answer 1

It's OK for her to be around birds. Pregnant women aren't nearly as fragile as most people seem to think they are.  

Answer 2

Keeping a healthy bird as a pet shouldn't be a problem, but realize that some birds can transmit infections to humans. It's a good idea to take your bird into the vet for an examination before — or when — you become pregnant. If you keep birds and become pregnant:

Let your health care provider know about your pets.

   Get the birds examined by a veterinarian.

   Wash your hands thoroughly with hot water after handling a bird or      its cage.

   Avoid changing the bird cage. Ask someone else to do it (someone who is not pregnant).

http://family.go.com/parentpedia/pregnan...

good luck!