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Q: Can I Eat Seafood?
asked by: kellyllp on October 24th, 2004
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Hi,

i have some food concerns.
Can I take seafood during pregnancy, e.G: crab, prawn ? Laughing
please advise, thanks !
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pitterpatter
replied on October 24th, 2004
Active User, very eHealthy
Your not suppose to eat anykind of shell food. And some of the bigger fish. You can eat salmon, tuna, and a few others, but not more than three days a week I believe.
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Dancinchick0587
replied on October 24th, 2004
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Here is a list of meats, poultry and fish to avoid while pregnant:
-hot dogs
-sausages
-deli meat
-under cooked meat like beef and chicken
-pates
-ready to eat cold seafood
-raw eggs and raw egg dishes
-raw seafood, especially shellfish

imported soft cheeses are usually best to avoid.
-feta (goat cheese)
-brie
-camembert
-blue-veined cheeses, like roquefort

seafood can be an important part of a balanced diet for pregnant women. It is a good source of high quality protein and other nutrients and is low in fat.However, some fish contain high levels of a form of mercury called methylmercury that can harm an unborn child's developing nervous system if eaten regularly. By being informed about methylmercury and knowing the kinds of fish that are safe to eat, you can prevent any harm to your unborn child and still enjoy the health benefits of eating seafood.
How can I avoid levels of mercury that could harm my unborn child?Nearly all fish contain trace amounts of methylmercury, which are not harmful to humans. However, long-lived, larger fish that feed on other fish accumulate the highest levels of methylmercury and pose the greatest risk to people who eat them regularly. You can protect your unborn child by not eating these large fish that can contain high levels of methylmercury
shark
swordfish
king mackerel
tilefish

there is no harm in eating more than 12 ounces of fish in one week as long as you don't do it on a regular basis. One week's consumption does not change the level of methylmercury in the body much at all. If you eat a lot of fish one week, you can cut back the next week or two and be just fine. Just make sure you average 12 ounces of fish a week.

Hope this helps!
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jessamyn
replied on October 25th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Seafood is grose hahah change ur taste buds Sad
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DanielsGirl2323
replied on October 25th, 2004
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The only thing u should not eat during pregnancy is raw oysters they can really hurt u.. I know I have asked my parents and my ob-gyn
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