Question 1

can a pregnant women eat clam chowder?

Accepted Answer

Why not: I don't see why she cannot. All she eats needs to be of good quality and cooked well, but clam chowder is not a contraindication unless she has allergy to any component of it.

Question 2

can pregnant women eat crab legs and clams/muscles?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Avoid any shellfish that are raw or undercooked. Do not eat any shellfish harvested during a red tide or when there are similar algae problems. Avoid any fish or shellfish that are obtained from areas near industrial pollution. Avoid smoked seafood. Avoid mecury. Fish with very high potential mercury levels: shark, swordfish, marlin & king mackerel, big eye & ahi tuna & orange roughy. & tilefish.

Question 3

is it safe for my girlfriend to eat new england clam chowder while she is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clams are considered to be relatively pollutant-free and they are a good source of nutrition so clam-chowder would be fine to eat during pregnancy.  Large predatory fish such as shark, swordfish and mackerel contain high levels of mercury and should be avoided during pregnancy.  If she likes sea-food, she should do a google search and become familiar with the recommendations for seafood.

Question 4

can i eat steamed clams? i am 23 weeks pregnant .

Accepted Answer

I would be careful: the clams must be completely cooked but to be safe I would not risk it till after delivery.

Question 5

is it safe to eat canned foods during pregnancy? like soup? because i found this online.  canned soup pregnant women are widely advised to avoid bpa  unfortunately, all canned goods pose a risk..?

Accepted Answer

: AGREE

Question 6

can pregnant women eat lasagna?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds great!

Question 7

pregnant women can't eat kiwis, why?

Accepted Answer

Kiwi are ok: Kiwis are OK to eat in pregnancy.  They contain fiber (helps with constipation) Vitamin C, folate (folic acid) and even Vitamin K (helps the blood clot after delivery).  All these are great to have in pregnancy!  Enjoy!

Question 8

can pregnant women eat swai fillets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swai is considered a good choice due to its low mercury levels. The FDA recommends that pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children should not eat fish, Shark, Swordfish, King mackerel and Tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico. Hoe that helps.

Question 9

can a pregnant woman eat ham?

Accepted Answer

Cooked:yes, Deli:no: Pregnant women can eat cooked ham but should avoid unprocessed, unpasteurized, or deli meats and dairy products.

Question 10

can pregnant women eat caviar?

Accepted Answer

Sure its healthy: Caviar is pretty nutritious . it a good source of protein and healthy fats if you dont put too much stuff on it.

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Is it safe to eat canned foods during pregnancy? like soup? because i found this online. canned soup pregnant women are widely advised to avoid bpa unfortunately, all canned goods pose a risk..?

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Can pregnant women eat lasagna?

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