some say it's safe, some say to avoid it. did you eat fish or tuna during your pregnancy?
2006-12-31 12:33:08 · 21 answers · asked by choosinghappiness 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You didn't answer my other question,Did YOU eat fish or tuna during your pregnancy?
2006-12-31 12:35:48 · update #1
my dr. told me to try to avoid tuna or other fish, but if i did eat it to only eat a small amount once in a while. i tried to eat seafood salad once, but it made me sick so i avoided seafood altogether for the rest of my pregnancy
2006-12-31 12:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by The Spazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, im pregnant and have been told by my Ob/Gyn that eating SOME fish is ok (depending on what it is). Ive been eating tuna and salmon all the way through pregnancy and have been told to just cut down on excessive amounts. I have 1 small can of tuna roughly about 3 times a week and its been said its fine.
Fish such as shark, swordfish and marlin are dangerous while pregnant though because of mercury content. It can go straight through to the placenta so just be careful what fish you eat.
2006-12-31 12:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by gr33n_3y3d_grrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can eat up to 6 oz per week during pregnancy of Tuna. Due to the high mercury content, it's not advisable to eat too much more than that. I personally had a seafood aversion during both my pregnancies.
2006-12-31 12:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by Shutterbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't that drive you nuts?! Depending on who you ask- who knows what answer you might get!!! My due date is today, I can honestly tell you that Tuna is one of the few things I stayed away from... I'm not a big FISH person - but tuna's issue is the mercury in it... My midwife was pretty laid back this entire pregnancy (i.e. telling me I could have a glass of wine, etc.) but that was one thing she said she wouldn't do if she were me... It's hard to keep up with the constantly changing list of things that Mommas to be are supposed to stay away from, I found myself going nuts just trying to keep it all straight~ But tuna was easy to avoid, much easier than missing my morning coffee!!!
2006-12-31 12:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dorrie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to avoid fish that are high in mercury when you are pregnant. I believe tuna is one of those fish. I avoided fish during my first pregnancy.
2006-12-31 12:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by wendygirl1000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like tuna or any other kind of seafood so I didn't eat any while i was pregnant.
I've heard that Tuna is ok but don't eat it all the time. Don't eat fresh water fish cause there could be mercury in it............That's all i've heard....
I also want to add that WIC gives coupons for tuna so it must be healthy.......
2006-12-31 12:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ate tuna and other fishes during my pregnancy. I just ate moderate amounts and I didn't eat any swordfish or shark. I looked up the question and the link is below.
2006-12-31 12:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anna D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should not eat tuna while you are pregnant. Or rather I should say you should limit yourself to once a week because of the level of mercury in the tuna.
2006-12-31 12:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by krYpToNitEsMoM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just eat the tuna and don't worry so much. Most people eat tuna maybe once a week or so and that's fine.
2006-12-31 12:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can eat any kind of fish during pregnancy. Why will it be harmful,it's not bad for you and the baby.
2006-12-31 13:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋