pregnancy & cats

Question
I am 4 months pregnant with 2 cats (2 desexed girls, sisters, who are almost 2
years old) the cats have recently started to urinate and poop inside the house
(nowhere near their litter trays), they have also been much more vocal and in
need of attention from me. Is this related to my pregnancy and how do I fix this
behaviour?

Answer
Claire,

Congratulations! Cats are very responsive to emotions, and they can sense a change going on and it is causing them to be insecure and 'needy'. Keep giving your cats attention and love during your pregnancy. Urinating where they're not supposed to is a way of 'acting out' if they are feeling neglected. Try to keep your routine the same as before you were pregnant.

I am including some excellent articles about cats and babies that you should find helpful:
(copy and paste, or type the whole links into your address bar)

http://www.babycenter.com/404_can-pets-sense-pregnancy_1379572.bc

http://www.sthuberts.org/petpouri/articles/catmeetsbaby.asp

http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/BhvArticles/Infants,%20Children,%20And%20Cats....

http://www.petplace.com/cats/helping-your-cat-and-new-baby-get-along/page1.aspx

Tabbi