Is it okay for me shellfish during my pregnancy???

Question

I Love lobster its like my only favorite shellfish, will me eating lobster hurt my baby in any way????

I also love shrimp is that healthy for me during my pregnancy?

Answer 1

It is so funny you are asking this question! My sister is pregnant and we just looked up the answer to this, like 2 days ago!!!
The short answer is no, it can't hurt you. According to the info we found if you eat under 6 oz of fish a week you are OK. The reason they say shellfish are bad is bacause of bacteria that lives/grows in the shell. The advice was to eat in moderation and to eat at restaurants that are busy because their fish are turned over faster and don't have as much time to sit around and grow the stuff.

Answer 2

I am a nutritionist
you are supposed to eat NO
shark
swordfish
tilefish
king mackerel
Tuna steaks
Sea bass
Oysters (Gulf of Mexico)
Marlin
Halibut
Pike
Walleye
White croaker
or Largemouth bass.

allowed no more than one meal per month, for all species combined:
Canned tuna
Mahi mahi
Blue mussels
Eastern oyster
Cod
Pollock
Salmon from the Great Lakes
Blue crab from the Gulf of Mexico
Channel catfish (wild)
Lake whitefish

fish that are recommended to eat
Trout (farmed)
Catfish (farmed)
Shrimp (cooked)
Fish Sticks
Flounder (summer)
Salmon (wild Pacific)
Croaker
Blue crab (mid Atlantic)
Haddock
Lobster

hope this helps

Answer 3

I believe that shell fish is best off avoided during pregnancy because of the higher risk of pollutants contained as well as the higher risk of food poisoning which can be passed onto your baby

Incidentally, i disagree with the first answerer - eating something wont cause downs syndrome which is something that is set at conception and is caused by inheriting an extra chromosome and is unaffected by what you eat or don't eat.

Answer 4

I wouldn't eat huge amounts, but some should be fine.

The only thing you should be aware of is that some fish and shellfish can be a bit higher in mercury. Generally of no health concerns to a healthy adult, but it can be for a developing fetus.

Answer 5

There are some fish to avoid due to mercury levels. Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat. Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store. Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy. Highest Mercury AVOID Eating Grouper Marlin Orange roughy Tilefish Swordfish Shark Mackerel (king) High Mercury Eat no more than three 6-oz servings per month Bass saltwater Croaker Halibut Tuna (canned, white albacore) See tuna chart below Tuna (fresh bluefin, ahi) Sea trout Bluefish Lobster (American/Maine) LOWER MERCURY Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month Carp Mahi Mahi Crab (dungeness) Snapper Crab (blue) Herring Crab (snow) Monkfish Perch (freshwater) Skate Cod Tuna (canned, chunk light) Tuna (fresh Pacific albacore) LOWEST MERCURY Enjoy two 6-oz servings per week Anchovies Butterfish Calamari (squid) Caviar (farmed) Crab (king) Pollock Catfish Whitefish Perch (ocean) Scallops Flounder Haddock Hake Herring Lobster (spiny/rock) Shad Sole Crawfish/crayfish Salmon Shrimp Clams Tilapia Oysters Sardines Sturgeon (farmed) Trout (freshwater) Chart obtained from the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC); data obtained by the FDA and the EPA.

Answer 6

As long as it's fully cooked and is low in mercury content, it should be safe. Shrimp is fine, just don't overdue it, there's a lot of iodine in it.

Some fish are high in Omega-3...a healthy fatty oil.(great for brain development.)

Answer 7

I would not recommend it due to the Mercury in the shell fish, it can lead to Down Syndrome or mild retardation to severe retardation. Chk with ur Doc 1st

Answer 8

eating any kind of seafood while pregnant is bad for the baby because it contains mercury. so i wouldn't reccomend eating any type of seafood, my doctor told me i shouldnt even eat tuna fish while being pregnant

Answer 9

I don't think I would, any chance of doing harm to the baby isn't worth it

Answer 10

I would say NO!!! But you can read for yourself.
Also read this "Banning Mercury In Vaccines"