is it bad to eat tuna when you're 6 months pregnant?

Question

like a tuna sandwich? or macaroni salad w/ tuna IN IT.

Answer 1

Consumption of some fish may present serious health concerns for women who might become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children. Therefore, the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Environmental Protection Agency have issued the following guidelines for these individuals.

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 is albacore (white) tuna, but it 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 water, but do not consume any other fish during that week.

To reduce exposure to PCBs, trim the fat before broiling, baking, or grilling fish. All of these methods are preferable to frying because they enable the PCB content in the fat to cook off.

Though more costly, choosing wild and canned Alaskan salmon over farmed-raised salmon will help to decrease the PCB contamination.

When feeding fish and shellfish to young children follow the guidelines listed above, but serve smaller, child-size portions.




Here is an article that gives both the risks and benefits.

Answer 2

The concern over tuna is the mercury level. High levels of mercury can cause brain damage in the baby and can affect the health of the mother. You should not eat ocean fish such as salmon, swordfish, mackeral, etc. and you should limit your intake of tuna to about 1 can a week. The larger the fish, the higher the mercury level because they eat the smaller fish which are contaminated with mercury. Do an internet search on mercury levels in fish to get a full list.

Answer 3

I had a craving for tuna in the begining of my pregnancy and asked the Dr. she said it was fine to eat it as long as it was white tuna. Enjoy! It's better if you make it yourself versus buying it! Good luck!

Answer 4

the only things you should not eat when pregnant are fish that have mercury on it becuase its harmful to your baby. You should not eat Shark, catfish, and swordfish. many of theese have so much mercury that lasts up to 4 years. se be careful your OB/GYN should tell you the list.
Other types of fish like tuna salmon are great they actually help your babys brain develop its good for them you should ask my 11 month old.

Answer 5

tuna in moderation is OK, just dont eat it everyday because of the mercury. certain kinds of tuna also have more mercury than others, i think albacore tuna is high.

Answer 6

no, quite the opposite, tuna is rich with omega 3, helps baby's brain development, you should try to eat it at least once a week if you can!

OMG, the first answerer references Dr. Spock! that's from the 60's, not an acceptable source, dear!

Answer 7

No. tuna has lots of proteins and nutrients in it.

Answer 8

you're not supposed to eat tons of the stuff, but a couple of cans of it a week are okay

Answer 9

yes. you are allowed to eat it in small portions. Just not everyday. you understand. I hope this helps

Answer 10

no not really but not too much try to limit a csn a week or so