is tuna and sardin safe for my pregnant wife?

Question

is there any possibles to the baby if my wife take any of chillies, savoury or spice foods?

Answer 1

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I carved spicy foods,a and ate them every day. The Dr told me that it would in no way hurt her, but might give me indigestion... make sure she keeps a big bottle of tums around. I also ate tuna sandwiches all the time. Sardines I am not sure about, I don't ever eat those anyway.. If you are unsure about any of this ask her Dr.... Good Luck and Congratulations...

Answer 2

The only concern with pregnant women eating fish is the mercury levels in them. Tuna has the lowest. Pregnant women need certain nutrients provided by fish as a part of a well balanced diet. To know what fishes are the safest for her and how much to eat, do your research. Look up this website for more info: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fishadvice/advice.html

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Answer 3

NO on spicy foods, but tuna & sardines are on the safe list of I think no more than once or twice a week. I'd be more safe & eat it maybe once every 2 weeks. Mercury + Baby = Scarry

Answer 4

Tuna can contain elevated levels of mercury and would be best avoided for the moment. Spicy food can cause uncomfortable kicking and maybe a stomach ache, but no long term effects.

Answer 5

Tuna and Sardines both contain Vitamin D.

Answer 6

It is definitely NOT a myth according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and children's proper growth and development. So, women and young children in particular should include fish or shellfish in their diets due to the many nutritional benefits.

However, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. For most people, the risk from mercury by eating fish and shellfish is not a health concern. Yet, some fish and shellfish contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young child's developing nervous system. The risks from mercury in fish and shellfish depend on the amount of fish and shellfish eaten and the levels of mercury in the fish and shellfish. Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children to avoid some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.

By following these recommendations for selecting and eating fish or shellfish, women and young children will receive the benefits of eating fish and shellfish and be confident that they have reduced their exposure to the harmful effects of mercury.

-Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.
-Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.
-Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.
-Another commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your two meals of fish and shellfish, you may eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna per week.
-Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.
-Follow these same recommendations when feeding fish and shellfish to your young child, but serve smaller portions.

Answer 7

those are not just myths, fish, especially tuna has a high mercury content which can be harmful to a fetus. Avoid fish while pregnant.

Answer 8

she can eat anything but i would stay away from fish you dont want a messed up baby and if she likes the spicy foods eat it i did

Answer 9

Tuna is very good specially if breast feeding. (friend who breast fed.) if breast feeding the spices might give the baby gas but that is about it. but while pregnant she can eat pretty much anything she wants. I know i did. one of my cravings were pickles and peaches.

Answer 10

no those r just myths!
but raw things she should try to stay away from.