Avoid seafood high in mercury
The one of food to avoid during pregnancy is seafood high in mercury. Why?
Seafood can be a great source of protein and iron, and the omega-3 fatty acids in many fish can help promote your baby’s brain development (smart baby).
[ad#ad-4]In fact, research suggests that skimping on seafood during pregnancy may contribute to poor verbal skills, behavioral problems and other developmental issues during childhood.
However, some fish and shellfish contain potentially dangerous levels of mercury. Too much mercury may damage your baby’s developing nervous system.
The bigger and older the fish, the more mercury it may contain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourage pregnant women to avoid:
- Swordfish
- Shark
- King mackerel
- Tilefish
So what’s safe? Some types of seafood contain little mercury. Although concerns have been raised about the level of mercury in any type of canned tuna, the FDA and EPA say pregnant women can safely eat up to 12 ounces (340 grams) a week or two average-sized portions of:
- Shrimp
- Canned light tuna (limit albacore tuna and tuna steak to no more than 6 ounces or 170 grams a week)
- Salmon
- Pollock
- Catfish
- Cod
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