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A lot of pregnant women document the growth of their unborn babies with size comparisons to fruits and vegetables . But zookeeper Jennifer Dew had an even cuter idea.
Dew, who works as an animal programs specialist at the Columbus Zoo, has been posing for weekly maternity photos with animals in her care.
Dew told The Huffington Post she plans to name her baby daughter Gwendolyn “Winnie” Dew after her grandmother, who passed away last December.
“Nana was a huge support to me throughout my life and followed my career very closely,” she said. “She knew my favorite animals’ birthdays and would always come to my zoo programs.”
The zookeeper added, “I think some of my love for animals came from her. The bushbaby was one of her favorites!”
Dew said she decided to document her unborn baby’s growth with animals because she had trouble visualizing the fetus size comparisons with fruits. “So many fruits vary in size as individuals,” she said. “I’ve seen small pomegranates and big pomegranates.”
The mom-to-be, who is due in December, eventually found an app that compares the size of unborn babies to “weird but cute animals.” The app claimed that at one week, her baby daughter was the size of a hedgehog.
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This bit of trivia gave Dew the idea to feature the animals in her care in weekly pregnancy photos. Because animals vary in size as well, she decided to focus on animal weight as the main metric for each photo.
Dew said she also drew inspiration from an expectant mother who posted similar photos with animals throughout her pregnancy on ZooKreepers, a Facebook group for zookeepers.
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Dew has worked at the Columbus Zoo for over eight years. As an animal programs specialist, she takes animals to schools and nursing homes and arranges shows and experiences as the zoo’s “Animal Encounters Village.” She is also responsible for taking care of the animals, which can involve raising them as babies.
Taking maternity photos with the animals has occasionally proven to be challenging. “Po the Bushbaby is very busy,” Dew explained. “She’s very active and on to the next thing fast.”
She added, “Because of this my friend had to smear baby food (one of her favorite treats) on my stomach so we could get her to sit still long enough for the picture. It was one of the more elaborate photo shoots.”
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The mom-to-be said her animal-themed pregnancy photos have been “a fun conversation starter.” Instead of just asking her how she’s feeling ― which she says can be a “loaded question” for a pregnant woman ― friends and family are now inquiring about what the next animal will be.
“Not only do I get excited to share details about our baby, I also get the opportunity to share some of the animals I love and care about,” Dew added.
“Our department’s motto is ‘Touch the heart to teach the mind.’ It is more difficult to encourage people to care about something if they don’t have a connection with it,” she explained. “This has been another cool way to form a connection between people and wildlife.”
Keep scrolling and visit Dew’s Instagram for more of her animal-filled pregnancy photos.
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November 4, 2013 / 2:48 PM
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Zoos around the country will soon find out whether a beagle named Elvis can let them know when their polar bears are pregnant.
The 2-year-old has been specially trained for a year by a Kansas handler who has taught dogs to sniff out everything from explosives to bed bugs. A Cincinnati Zoo animal conservation scientist had the idea after reading about studies on using dogs to detect cancer.
Confirming pregnancies of the massive bears, a threatened species, has been difficult, and zoo officials say knowing can help make sure they and the mama bears are ready for birthing and raising cubs. They separate them from males, get them into dens with extra bedding, step up video-camera monitoring, and line up staff and volunteers for 24-hour "cub watches" later.
"It's always nice to know in advance," said Randi Meyerson of the Toledo Zoo, who coordinates polar bear species survival planning for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. She praised the beagle project as "thinking outside the box" to provide a potentially important new tool. It's non-invasive and simple for zookeepers, who pick up fecal samples for Elvis to check out.
"We didn't even know if this was possible," said Matt Skogen, a former police officer who runs Ironheart High Performance Working Dogs in Shawnee, Kan. He was intrigued when Erin Curry, a post-doctoral fellow at the Cincinnati Zoo's Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife, reached out for someone willing to test the idea after the center identified proteins present only in pregnant bears' samples.
Skogen started with samples of bears that had already delivered babies, and from some known not to be pregnant because they hadn't mated. He also tried training a border collie for the bear pregnancy test but soon determined that Elvis, a former Ozarks rabbit hunter, was more adept.
"He was very methodical," Skogen said. "You could tell he was really running it through the think tank."
Rewarded with food and getting to play with his favorite squeaky duck toy, Elvis trained for months and was alerting to samples of previously pregnant bears with near-perfect accuracy before Curry drove out a cooler full of current samples last week.
She watched as Elvis reacted to a control sample of a bear that had already delivered.
"He sat right down. I thought, 'Whew, this works!'" Curry said.
Elvis has been checking out samples of 22 female bears from 14 zoos, while Skogen logs his reactions. When Elvis is done, which could be in a matter of days, Curry will inform the other zoos whether Elvis predicts they'll be hearing the pitter-patter of little paws later this year.
Meyerson, whose Toledo Zoo produced two of the only three cubs that were born in U.S. zoos last year, recommends that zoos continue monitoring and have female bears go into dens if they have mated, even if Elvis' new sniff test indicates they aren't pregnant.
Polar bears have complicated reproductive cycles, and zoos have found that false pregnancies are common. Better results from captive breeding of polar bears can help zoo scientists learn more about their reproduction and also help public awareness. With the long-term survival of polar bears believed to be under threat by climate change impacts on icy habitats, species advocates such as Polar Bears International say zoo bears can play important roles.
"They serve as ambassadors for their species, and there are studies that can be done in zoos that would be impossible in the wild," spokeswoman Barbara Nielsen said.

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If you are a pregnant mom you may be wondering, can I go to the zoo while pregnant?
It is a very common question that pregnant women have.
We asked our OB/GYN Dr. Doug Penta this question and he shared with us the following tips on safely visiting the zoo while pregnant.
Yes, you can go to the zoo during pregnancy. there are certain safety precautions you’ll want to take.
A nd, of course, talk to. your own Doctor or Midwife about your individual pregnancy and activities that are safe for you to do.
It is wise to avoid petting zoos during pregnancy. If you will be visiting a petting zoo, you should wear a good-fitting N95 mask and wash your hands as soon as you leave the petting zoo area.
When visiting a regular zoo, it is important to wash your hands as soon as you can or to use hand sanitizer once you leave.
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This was such a worry of mine during my first pregnancy.
I was a preschool teacher at the time and we had several zoo and farm field trips planned during the year.
I thought it was safe, but I wanted to be sure.
Feeling a little foolish I called my Doctor’s office and sheepishly asked the asked staff if it was OK to go to the zoo during my pregnancy.
Download your FREE Printable Zoo Visit Checklist HERE (No Email Required)
Yes, going to the zoo during pregnancy is a safe activity if you follow some simple guidelines.
Zoos can involve LOTS of walking, sometimes on uneven terrain.
It is important to wear a supportive pair of sneakers and be aware that your center of gravity might be off due to your growing baby bump.
Pick snacks that you know you like.
A trip to the zoo is not the time to be trying new foods or zoo food.
You don’t want to eat something that could you make you feel sick at the zoo.
Take food that you know is unlikely to upset your stomach. You want to try to make sure that your snacks have a carbohydrate, protein, and fat.
That will help keep your energy level up to see all the amazing zoo animals and help keep your blood sugar stable.
When I go to the zoo, I always try to bring snacks that include protein and a carbohydrate.
I might bring a sandwich, yogurt and fruit, and hummus and carrot sticks.
One of the things I’ve noticed when I go on trips to the zoo is how hungry and thirsty I get.
It is so important during pregnancy to keep yourself well-hydrated.
Bring a water bottle with you that you can re-fill as you need to.
Snacks to take to the zoo during pregnancy:
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As I mentioned above along with snacks bring water or a refillable water bottle.
Pregnant women need to drink 8-10 glasses of fluid a day.
If you are in your first trimester becoming dehydrated can make symptoms of morning sickness worse.
During your second or third trimester, dehydration can cause contractions.
One of the questions women often ask “Is it OK to be in the sun when pregnant?”
Yes. It is OK as long as you take some precautions.
Pregnancy makes your skin more sensitive to the effects of the sun.
That means you can burn more easily.
Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, and wear a hat when you are in outdoor areas of the zoo.
It’s not your imagination that your skin burns more easily during pregnancy.
Using an effective hand sanitizer is a great way to avoid colds and flu.
It is also an easy way to clean your hands when hand-washing is not an option.
Viral transmission to others is a serious concern and the best way to prevent the spread of infection is to wash your hands.
Free Printable zoo visit checklist:
Download your FREE Printable Zoo Visit Checklist HERE (No Email Required)
If the zoo you are visiting offers a petting zoo, you should avoid going in and/or petting any of the animals.
I know it is tempting and so much fun to pet the lambs and goats
If you have to be around the petting zoo wear a mask and wash your hands as soon as you are out of the area.
Animal encounters can be educational and very popular at zoos, but save the close encounters for when you are not pregnant.
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Be sure you take rest breaks as you need to.
It is normal to feel tired during your first and third trimesters.
If you feel fatigued call it a day and go home.
When you visit the zoo while pregnant you should not go to the petting zoo or feed any animals.
It is best to skip out of any up-close animal experiences.
It is important that pregnant women avoid handing guinea pigs , mice, and rats if possible.
Rodents can carry LCMV which is a virus that can cause miscarriages and birth defects in humans.
There are zoonotic diseases that animals can transmit to humans, but the instances of that happening are quite rare.
Download your FREE Printable Zoo Visit Checklist HERE (No Email Required)
You can go to the zoo during your pregnancy.
Practice simple safety steps like hand washing, wearing a mask when indoors, avoiding the petting zoo, and staying well-hydrated.
It is important to wear comfortable shoes and to dress in layers when you go to the zoo.
Make sure you don’t touch any rodents including guinea pigs, rats, mice, or hamsters, though getting sick from them is extremely rare, it isn’t worth the risk with zoo animals.
Be sure to check with your doctor or midwife about what activities are safe during your pregnancy as every woman and pregnancy is different.
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