Can I eat fish when pregnant?

raw salmon, tartare from fish

Raw fish can be a source of parasites and it can also contain bacteria called Listeria which is dangerous for pregnant women. Listeria, a bacteria that causes listeriosis, is a type of food poisoning that can pose a serious health risk for you and your baby. And pregnant women are at a higher risk of getting listeriosis. In addition to vomiting and diarrhea, it can cause preterm labor, stillbirth, and miscarriage. Additionally, if a baby is born with listeriosis, there can be problems with their kidneys and heart, as well as infections of the blood or brain.

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Check common questions about: raw fish

Raw fish can be a source of parasites and it can also contain bacteria called Listeria which is dangerous for pregnant women. Listeria, a bacteria that causes listeriosis, is a type of food poisoning that can pose a serious health risk for you and your baby. And pregnant women are at a higher risk of getting listeriosis. In addition to vomiting and diarrhea, it can cause preterm labor, stillbirth, and miscarriage. Additionally, if a baby is born with listeriosis, there can be problems with their kidneys and heart, as well as infections of the blood or brain.

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Check common questions about: Cold-smoked fish

Raw fish can be a source of parasites and it can also contain bacteria called Listeria which is dangerous for pregnant women. Listeria, a bacteria that causes listeriosis, is a type of food poisoning that can pose a serious health risk for you and your baby. And pregnant women are at a higher risk of getting listeriosis. In addition to vomiting and diarrhea, it can cause preterm labor, stillbirth, and miscarriage. Additionally, if a baby is born with listeriosis, there can be problems with their kidneys and heart, as well as infections of the blood or brain.

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Check common questions about: Fish sticks

tuna, shark, swordfish, marlin, mackerel

Mummy, if you eat fish with high levels of mercury regularly, it can build up in the bloodstream and damage my developing brain and nervous system.

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Check common questions about: Predatory fish

Mummy, eating anchiovies is highly recommended during pregnancy! Anchovies contain no or a very small amount of mercury.

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Check common questions about: Anchovies

salmon, trout, herring, sardines, trout, mackerel

Mom, omega-3 fatty acids are of particular importance for the proper development of my brain and vision. Also, omega-3 deficiency can lead to cognitive and developmental disorders. The main source of fatty acids in diet are oily saltwater fish.

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Check common questions about: Oily fish

Predatory and long-living fish absorb the most dangerous substances. Therefore, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a recommendation in 2004 that pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should not eat fish species that are particularly contaminated with mercury.

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Check common questions about: Perch

Predatory and long-living fish absorb the most dangerous substances. Therefore, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a recommendation in 2004 that pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should not eat fish species that are particularly contaminated with mercury.

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Check common questions about: Roach

Predatory and long-living fish absorb the most dangerous substances. Therefore, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a recommendation in 2004 that pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should not eat fish species that are particularly contaminated with mercury.

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Check common questions about: Butterfish

Predatory and long-living fish absorb the most dangerous substances. Therefore, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a recommendation in 2004 that pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should not eat fish species that are particularly contaminated with mercury.

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