2006-12-08 06:34:08 · 9 answers · asked by james w 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The real concern is the level of mercury in the fish. A fetus would be much more sensitive to mercury poisoning than an adult would, so a pregnant woman should avoid fish that are known to have high levels of mercury, like shark, swordfish and white snapper (among others). And of course, all fish should be well-cooked. No sushi for mamas-to-be.
Since lots of different types of fish have some degree of mercury, it's probably wise to keep it down to one or two portions of fish per week. It's not necessary to eliminate fish completely because they can be a good source of protein and those omega-whatevers.
2006-12-08 06:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by luckylab8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnant women should avoid raw fish, including sushi and shellfish, and they should limit their intake of large fish, such as swordfish and tuna, they shouldn't eat it more than once a week.
2006-12-08 14:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by anna♥ L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the mercury you need to watch out for. Otherwise fish is good, as is generally getting a balanced diet, for pregnant women.
In addition to other warnings, beware of canned tuna. I hear it has a lot of mercury in it.
flu shots have mercury in them, too and this is flu shot season so if you know someone whos pregnant, they might want to skip the flu shot, too.
2006-12-08 14:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by MithrilHawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True... fish contains Murcey which is Bad for the unborn baby. No more that Once a month is recomended. And no fish you caought yourself!
2006-12-08 14:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its true the level of Mercury in the fish is harmful for the baby developing
2006-12-08 14:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_mama69247 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, bad to eat sushi... The fish will eat the baby!
2006-12-09 02:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by Zach S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no, like tuna good shark bad. there's something in it that my doc told me not to eat to much of when I was prego. just don't eat to much and I think she'll be fine
2006-12-08 14:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can. just avoid certain kinds. like shark swordfish. and something else
go to womenshealthcaretopics.com
they have a list on there. they want you to avoid certain types cause they mercury in them which can cause you to abort. also see a nutrionist.
2006-12-08 14:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jennie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is way false.
Coach
2006-12-08 14:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋