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Could pregnacy woman eat tuna sashimi ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not recommended: Please stay away from raw fish when pregnant.

Dr Cattano and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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