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To avoid catching toxoplasmosis (an infection that can cause disabilities in a baby) don’t touch the cat litter because in the UK the bug is most commonly found in cat poo. If you do touch it, wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Uncooked or partially cooked meat can also contain toxoplasmosis so never eat it ‘rare’ and always wash your hands carefully after handling it. Also, wash all fruit, vegetables and salad very carefully.

Where to go for help:

The Toxoplasmosis Trust, run by Tommy’s The Baby Charity. Call their pregnancy information line: 0870 777 30 60

PREGNANCY SUPERFOODS

Put a few of these on your shopping list and try eating at least something each day:8

 bananas, oranges and other fresh fruit

 dried apricots and prunes

 broccoli and other green vegetables

 oily fish

 whole meal bread

 brown rice

 lean red meat

 chicken and turkey

 yoghurt

 pulses and lentils

 fortified breakfast cereals

 nuts (avoid peanuts) and seeds (e.g. sesame)