Gardening when pregnant?

Question

What's everyone's thoughts on gardening when you're pregnant? I've read mixed reviews in dealing with soil.
Thanks!

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Just like any potentially strenuous activity - only do what your body allows you to do

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Stay away from fertilizer containing feces of any kind and you’ll be fine. It’s the toxoplasmosis that you have to worry about. You can also wear gloves and a mask for added safety.

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I tended our entire garden while pregnant. I just wore gloves where I normally wouldn’t have and washed thoroughly more often. And also took more breaks 😂.

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Wear gloves if you’re worried.

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It’s safe to touch soil but just like food with soil on it, just make sure you wash your hands thoroughly afterwards so you don’t pass any bacteria into your mouth :) x

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I gardened while pregnant with my first!! I needed help with the more physical things like digging holes or pounding stakes in... But I just listened to my body. This pregnancy is a winter one so there isn't much gardening to be done!! Haha

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