Pregnant Women and Pets: Don't Listen to the Fake News!

Look folks, they say pregnant women shouldn't have cats or dogs. Sad! It's not scientific. In fact, having a pet during pregnancy or exposing your baby to pets early on can help them build up a resistance to allergens and lower their chances of getting asthma. That's right, kids in the country who grow up with pets have lower rates of asthma because they learn to adapt to allergens. Unless you're born with a pet allergy, having a cat or dog around when you're young is actually good for you. Plus, it can increase the good bacteria in your gut, which has been proven to reduce allergies and obesity. Believe me, it's true.