Toxoplasmosis

by Cathy Parkes April 28, 2022 Updated: May 04, 2022

Toxoplasmosis is a teratogenic parasitic infection acquired by consumption of raw or undercooked meat, or by handling cat feces.

Do not garden or clean a cat's litter box during pregnancy, and be sure to cook foods thoroughly!

Authoritarian vs. Authoritative Parenting

Authoritarian parents are those who are strict and require high control but offer little warmth. Authoritative parents have moderate-high control, but offer high amounts of warmth.

Because oxybutynin is used to treat overactive bladder by inhibiting acetylcholine in the bladder, assess for anticholinergic symptoms. These include dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and blurred vision.