salmon is one of the fish that is safer to eat during pregnancy.(although i think farm raised is encouraged more due to mercury levels) the omega 3 fatty acids encourage brain development. Infact most ob's encourage dha /omega 3 pills to be taken now during pregnancy with prenatal vitimans. i think the brand is lipil or something like that. canned chunk lite tuna is good as well just stay away from albicore tuna and swordfish because they have higher levels of mercury.

to play it safe i dont eat any sea food
id rather not risk it
murcury is harmful and shelfish are the most dangerous

this is untrue. i believe bottom dwellers are most harmful, shellfish is quite good for you.

Fish and shellfish can be an important part of a balanced diet during pregnancy. They are a good source of high-quality protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients, and are low in saturated fat. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advise women who may become pregnant, pregnant women and nursing mothers to eat the types and amounts of fish and shellfish that are safe. By doing so they will gain the positive benefits of eating fish, but prevent harm to the development of their baby.

Seafood Do's and Don'ts for Expecting and Nursing Moms:

1. DON'T eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.

2. DO eat up to 12 ounces (2 to 3 meals) of other purchased fish and shellfish a week. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.

3. DO mix up the types of fish and shellfish you eat.

4. DON'T eat the same type of fish or shellfish more than once a week.

5. DO check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local rivers and streams. If no advice is available, you can safely eat up to 6 ounces (one meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.

Hey guys,

If you choose not to eat seafood you there are plenty of alternative sources of Omega 3's. Here's a list from this page about sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.

* Seaweed
* Broccoli
* Spinach
* Avocado
* Olives/Olive Oil
* Flax Seed/Oil
* Hemp Seed/Oil
* Canola Seed/oil
* Pumpkin Seed/Oil
* Soybean oil
* Walnut Nuts/Oil
* Tofu