Mercury, Fish, and Pregnancy

Fish is one of the best sources of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids may play an important role in control of inflammation, in growth and development in moms and babies, and in the reduction of the risk troutof heart attacks. Unfortunately fish is contaminated with mercury, some types of fish more so than others. The FDA has issued guidelines that recommend fish intake in moderation. An article, featured on the American Pregnancy Association website, lists those fish to best avoid and recommendations for those fish that are safe for a pregnant mom to consume.

Did you eat fish when you were pregnant?

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4 Comments

  1. JennyOH says:
    May 4, 2009 at 9:29 am

    I’m still eating fish – trying to stay away from the kinds that are known to be high-mercury, but I think nutritionally fish is too important to totally avoid (plus we live on the coast!)

  2. anamlgrl says:
    May 2, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I think I did.. not in the beginning but eventually I think I ate tuna once in a while…

  3. proudmommy4 says:
    May 2, 2009 at 5:35 am

    i eat fish when i pregnant. not a lot. and not any ‘weird’ kinds, i’m too picky. but i was just telling my sister who is pregnant this information! too crazy. :0)

  4. steph says:
    May 1, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    I didn’t eat fish. I don’t like it.