I just found out i'm pregnant..Can I eat Tuna and Fish???

Answer 1

Consumer Reports Warns Pregnant Women About Tuna
Consumer Reports is advising pregnant women to avoid eating tuna, as the mercury content in the fish could potentially harm the nervous system of a developing fetus.

The advisory challenges government recommendations that it's safe for pregnant women to eat small amounts of the fish. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't advise pregnant women to avoid tuna consumption, but says they should have no more than 12 ounces per week. And when choosing which fish to eat, pregnant women should limit albacore tuna (white tuna) or tuna steak to no more than 6 ounces per week, the FDA says. Albacore tuna is thought to contain more mercury than canned light tuna.

Consumer Reports said that in an analysis of FDA data, it found that 6% of the cans of light tuna had as much mercury, and sometimes more than twice as much, as cans of albacore. But the FDA is maintaining its recommendations on fish consumption for pregnant women.

Mercury, which occurs naturally in the environment, can also be released into the air through industrial pollution and can accumulate in streams and oceans, where it turns into methylmercury. The methylmercury builds up in fish, especially those that eat other fish.

It can be confusing when recommendations from trusted sources differ. But since this analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant.

Pregnant women also should avoid eating shark, swordfish, tilefish, and king mackerel, as those fish have high levels of mercury. But other types of seafood are safe to eat. Salmon, shrimp, clams, and tilapia are healthy sources of protein and are rich in heart-protecting omega-3 fatty acids that pregnant women need.

Talk with your doctor about how these recommendations relate to your health, and about any risks that might be unique to your pregnancy.

What it means to you. Some types of fish may contain high levels of mercury, which can cause damage to the developing nervous system of a fetus, and should not be eaten at all by pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children. The FDA recommends that pregnant women eat no more than 6 ounces a week of albacore (or white) tuna or tuna steaks because they are higher in mercury than canned light tuna.

And since a Consumer Reports analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in light tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate all tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant. If you have any questions, talk with your doctor.

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: June 2006

Answer 2

As others have reported, some tuna as quickly as in an incredible at the same time as won't harm him. "Take him out to an excellent eating place" each and every ninety days or so and supply him a can of tuna. Cats have forged iron stomachs. they could eat bugs, birds, mice, none of that have been cooked in intense stress steam for hours like tuna. Get him the tuna in water, no longer in oil.

Answer 3

Yes, I believe you can. Not like everyday or every week, but every once in awhile is good. Fish can be good for the baby, if it doesn't have a lot of it. Tuna though, studies say it isn't all that good. Just slow down on it.

Answer 4

I saw in the news this Monday that the new research found that it is okay to eat any kind of fish up to 12 ounces per week

Answer 5

Fish can have trace amounts of Mercury in it but has Omega 3 fatty acids also that are good for brain function so research it and limit the amount of fish you eat. Heres a nice article about it.

Answer 6

Yes,but with some restrictions,and some forms of tuna should be avoided because of the Mercury content. You should ask your Doctor about pamphlets or websites to give you some guidance.
P.S. I'm glad the dingbat that said "why not" ain't my mommy.

Answer 7

new studies came out that fish is actually good for the baby but slow down on the tuna and absolutly no oysters

Answer 8

this question is so miscategorized.

As with anything, you can eat it in moderation. The fear with tuna and/or other ocean fish is the high level of mercury found within the meat.

Answer 9

Yes you can. It's very good for the baby...Congratulations, and good luck!
****edit: I noticed some of the others saying you can eat anything you did before. You really arn't suppose to eat sea food (ex. shrimp, lobster) because of the risks involved in eating those kinds of things. It's also not good to consume too much caffine. There's some other things, talk to your doctor or go get the book "What to Expect When Your Expecting", it's great and it got me through my first pregnancy.

Answer 10

Here is the latest info...it changes all the time...I remember when I was pregnant, I think it was no! Fish is good for you and the baby...