Science Suggests Pregnant Women with Dogs will have Healthier Babies
Here’s a piece of good news for pregnant dog lovers – owning dogs while pregnant leads to healthier babies. This is according to a new research compiled at the University of Alberta.
The study found out that children who are born into households with pets (70 percent of which are dogs), develop better levels of two strains of gut bacteria. This is linked to a decrease in the risk of obesity and allergic disease. Gut bacteria play a crucial role in digestion and immune system development, and the presence of pets may introduce beneficial microorganisms into the household environment, which could explain the positive impact on the children’s health.
Further, data shows that even if you get rid of the dog after you give birth, babies will still benefit due to prenatal exposure. Therefore, puppies and babies are good together (that’s backed by science). Check out some of these flea and tick prevention, treatment and control methods to enjoy a pest-free home.
In addition, your babies won’t only have health benefits from having dogs. Here are some few facts (based on experience):
When you have a dog, you won’t need a bassinet.
You won’t also need a babysitter (well by law you probably still do).
Dogs help your babies become stronger.
They also teach your babies how to share.
Your babies will have instant playmates.
Plus, you get double the cuteness.
