2006-07-11 07:33:16 · 14 answers · asked by TINA R 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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
Fish Sticks
Flounder (summer)
Salmon (wild Pacific)
Croaker
Blue crab (mid Atlantic)
Haddock
Lobster
hope this helps
2006-07-11 07:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can see small amounts of seafood, but don't overdo it! Avoid tuna altogether...crab and shrimp are on the low end of the mercury amounts so go ahead and have about 12 oz. per WEEK...most fish is best avoided, unless you check with your ob/gyn first. They should have a list of what seafood is acceptable and how much, and which seafood should be totally avoided...basically it's the mercury that is the potential problem maker. Naturally, make sure everything is well cooked, nothing raw, NO SUSHI! You don't want to take any chances with introducing any bacteria at this point. Good luck!!!
2006-07-11 07:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by gingerlilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to avoid fish that contain high levels of Mercury as this can cause birth defects if to much is eaten. If you do eat fish with higher mercury levels do not eat more than 2 servings per week to reduce the risk of defects. Just find some info on which seafood has the highest levels of Mercury and try to limit those in your diet during pregnancy.
2006-07-11 07:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by LuckyWife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can really eat is chunk light tuna fish and it can be one or two small cans per week. It has the lowest amount of mercury in it. You can't eat lobster, crab, shrimp, or any really big fish.
2006-07-11 07:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by guineasomelove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all seafood is good to eat during pregnancy . . be very careful about what you choose . . What to Expect When You Are Expecting is an excellent source of information . . they have a website you can sign up on to find out information
2006-07-11 07:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by wfgrg15001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's okay. Just watch out for long living fish such as Tuna and Salmon. They contain mercury which can effect you and your child. I was born with a VERY high level of mercury in my brain that wasnt discovered until much later. Also watch out for dangerous fish like blowfish.
2006-07-11 07:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by Wolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question for your doctor because only he or she knows if you have allergies or special conditions that would make eating seafood hazardous for you and the baby.
2006-07-11 07:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Writerchick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did, but not that often. A seafood meal once a week shouldn't hurt
2006-07-11 07:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by adrixia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seafood is fine. Do not eat more than 6oz more than twice a week.
2006-07-11 07:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was always told you shouldnt eat seafood during pregnancy....i couldnt eat any of that before i was pregnant because i am illergic
2006-07-11 07:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋