Question 1

should i be eating more fish during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I think the fear of fish is totally unfounded. The healthiest people in the world eat fish.  The benefits of dha on fetal development were observed in pregnant women who ate fish.  There has never been a case of mercury poisoning in humans from too much fish consumption.

Question 2

i've just realised now i ate spoil fish during my 36+ pregnancy. 
what shall do now???

Accepted Answer

Symptoms : of food poisoning should occur relatively soon. If not, you should be fine. ( unless frequent high Mercury)

Question 3

i am craving fish but i am also over 35 and pregnant.  is it ok to eat swai and whiting during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Here is a list of fish that you should avoid and other fish that are safe in moderation.
http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm.

Question 4

is snoek fish safe to eat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Food safety:  Snoek is reportled to have low mercury content so it should be safe during pregnancy (in moderation). Make sure all seafood is well-cooked.

Question 5

is whiting fish safe to eat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Whiting have relatively low levels of mercury.

Question 6

cooked red snapper fish is safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cooked fish is  fine.

Question 7

is it possible to have a fish n egg intolerance start during pregnancy and continue afterwards?

Accepted Answer

Always possible: Pregnant women have always had a peculiar culinary taste as witnessed by certain cravings. So, intolerance to certain foods with avulsion are also likely sometimes due to odors.

Question 8

is gnc fish oil safe during pregnancy? yes or no ?

Accepted Answer

Nobody really knows: Over-the-counter fish oil pills are usually gelatin capsules of omega-3 fish oils with some other fish oils mixed in. They are free of mercury and other toxins if they are properly purified, so it is important to choose a trustworthy brand (VERY HARD to verify testing or research). If taken at the normally recommended doses by a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, fish oil should not cause problems.

Question 9

is fish oil safe during pregnancy if so how much ?

Accepted Answer

Fish Oils: While pregnant would recommend that "purified" fish oils are used.  See:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2621042/

Question 10

what is the deal with sushi during pregnancy? safe or not? is it just certain types of fish? thanks

Accepted Answer

Avoid uncooked meat: You should avoid uncooked meat/seafood during pregnancy due to the increased risk of getting a foodborne illness from these.  If the sushi roll is cooked then it should be ok.

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Should i be eating more fish during pregnancy?

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I've just realised now i ate spoil fish during my 36+ pregnancy. what shall do now???

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I am craving fish but i am also over 35 and pregnant. is it ok to eat swai and whiting during pregnancy?

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Is snoek fish safe to eat during pregnancy?

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Is whiting fish safe to eat during pregnancy?

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Cooked red snapper fish is safe during pregnancy?

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Is it possible to have a fish n egg intolerance start during pregnancy and continue afterwards?

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Is gnc fish oil safe during pregnancy? yes or no ?

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Is fish oil safe during pregnancy if so how much ?

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What is the deal with sushi during pregnancy? safe or not? is it just certain types of fish? thanks

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