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francesrivis · 14/06/2008 19:39

I am 5+3 and thinking about taking DD to visit a farm tomorrow. I know there have been warnings about sheep carrying infections which could cause miscarriage, but do you reckon I'm OK as long as I don't touch them? Sorry to sound paranoid - the weird and wonderful things you worry about when you're pg!

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cmotdibbler · 14/06/2008 19:41

As long as you wash your hands properly afterwards, theres no real problem in touching them either - just make sure you and DD wash well before any hand/mouth contact.

Elmosgirl · 14/06/2008 19:55

I 'think' it's just lambing ewes which can cause a problem rather than all sheep. Just make sure you wash your hands well after visiting.

sophiewd · 14/06/2008 19:55

Do not touch them but you will be fine being close to them, we had lambing ones outside our kicthen for 8 weeks a couple of months ago and I was fine.

expatinscotland · 14/06/2008 19:56

it is lambing ewes and close contact with lambing ewes.

which won't happen at this time of year since lambing season is long past.

Elmosgirl · 14/06/2008 19:57

here

whomovedmychocolate · 14/06/2008 20:03

Tis worth taking some alcohol gel for your DD's fingers too - she can cross contaminate you.

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francesrivis · 14/06/2008 20:25

Great, thanks everyone!

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