certain fish are not safe to eat at all. the fda advises all pregnant and lactating women to avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. these all have dangerously high levels of mercury that most pregnant and nursing mothers cannot break down due to lower immunity. seafood that is safe to eat during this time (though also should be limited to 2-3 times a week, at 12 ounces a serving) are ; * Anchovies
* Clam
* Crab
* Herring
* Oyster
* Pollock
* Salmon (Pacific)
* Sardine
* Squid
* Tilapia
(all must be very well cooked, and if possible, frozen before cooking.
medications that are safe during pregnancy are Tylenol, suddafed, robitussin and benadryl, but they MUST say non-drowsy. any medication that induces drowsiness is not safe for the baby.