2006-07-01 03:05:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's shocking to me that people are saying tuna is okay when there are forever warnings about the unhealthy levels of mercury in it. I even saw a new study a month ago that said types of canned tuna they used to think were safe are actually just as bad as the rest.
If your wife wants to have fish, salmon is supposed to be one of the safest alternatives out there.
Good luck.
2006-07-01 03:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Up until a few weeks ago, I had heard that only 4-8 oz per week was safe. Now (As of earlier in June) the FDA (or one of the other Food and Health offices) is saying that pregnant women shouldn't eat ANY tuna.... Too bad, another thing to add on the list of things we can't pack for lunch!
2006-07-01 09:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Greenis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nutritionist
canned tuna is ok but don't eat more than a can a month
tuna steaks are NOT OK the mercury levels are too high
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
Fish Sticks
Flounder (summer)
Salmon (wild Pacific)
Croaker
Blue crab (mid Atlantic)
Haddock
2006-07-01 04:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish is not safe for pregnant women, especially fish with high amounts of mercury... They say no more than 12oz of fish a week for pregnant women. I'm also pregnant, I've decided to stay completely away from fish until the baby is born. I see there's a lot of conflicting answers regarding your question. To be sure, which I know already..BUT for your unborn child's sake..consult with your wife's OB-GYN.
YES tuna does have mercury in it..That's why they say no more than 12oz a week of fish for pregnant women.
2006-07-01 03:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuna is safe for your wife . Certain fish should be avoided while pregant and by small children though. Fish with a high mercury level should be avoided. Swordfish is very high in mercury.
2006-07-01 07:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tuna is actually good for the baby and your wife. Raw seafood (sushi) is what pregnant women are warned to stay away from. Good luck with the baby!
2006-07-01 03:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was told by my doctor on 6/15/06 the mercury in tuna is now hight and it is no longer safe to eat
2006-07-01 05:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by dawn72780 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in accordance to an editorial published final year, that claiming the sea water had severe merculy stages in it it replaced into declared for pregant ladies to consume tuna fish very risky. yet thats an editorial, published on the internet information, with the intention to have faith it or no longer, its upto you. this is important to take the a precaution and consistent with threat touch your interior of sight wellness or wellness inspector unit to be certain in the event that they heard something approximately it. they're going to inform you the two its secure or no longer. reason they could desire to appreciate in any wellness subjects that pops up on existence from elementary chilly to STD, and any instant wellness threats that are generated from it. So those human beings will understand interior the solutions for you!
2016-11-01 01:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuna is okay, but try to limit it to about once or twice a week.
2006-07-01 10:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by Munki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its fine, tuna in brine is the best for pregnant women
2006-07-01 03:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by lil_meex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋