Eating these could lead to foodborne illnesses like listeriosis , toxoplasmosis , and salmonella. Pregnancy changes your immune system. This makes it more difficult for your body to fight off the foodborne microorganisms that cause these illnesses. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood could result in birth defects or miscarriage.
The U. Instead, opt for lower mercury options like shrimp, salmon, clams, tilapia, and catfish. The FDA also recommends canned light tuna, saying it contains less mercury than albacore white tuna. But you might want to limit your canned tuna intake to 6 ounces each week or less. A Consumer Reports review found that canned tuna is actually the most common mercury source in the American diet. Most seafood contains some amount of mercury.
But by eating a wide variety of fish and shellfish, you can reduce your overall mercury consumption. During pregnancy, eating up to 12 ounces of seafood each week is considered safe. Keep in mind that a typical serving size for fish is 3 to 6 ounces. One study published in The Lancet found no negative effects for pregnant women in the Seychelles who ate more than 12 ounces each week.
In fact, the women in the study ate up to 10 times more fish than the average American. The study noted that these women ate a wide variety of ocean life. So give yourself permission to be picky. Undercooked seafood can be just as risky as the raw version. Most of the harmful parasites and bacteria are killed off during the cooking process. So make sure your food is piping hot. If your restaurant meal is served lukewarm, send it back. This will decrease the likelihood of any parasites or bacteria being transferred onto your food.
Several pregnancy and nutrition experts came together to share the advice found in this guide. We encourage you to download the guide for more information on the benefits of seafood and pregnancy nutrition.
Visit our Health and Nutrition Blog for new about the health benefits of eating seafood during pregnancy and beyond. Search for:. Members Portal Contact Us. What to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy Diet When you are pregnant, aim to eat a variety of cooked seafood times each week. Both words are used in this guide to mean all seafood, including fish and shellfish. For the general population, there are no types of commercial seafood to avoid.
Simply eat servings of a variety of seafood each week. Talk to your doctor about your healthy weight gain goals before and during pregnancy. Download the Seafood Pregnancy Diet Guide! Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such.
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