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Can i eat seafood such as shellfish during pregnancy?
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Shellfish: Some prefer not to eat shellfish during pregnancy fearing contamination by viruses or bacteria. However, if the shellfish is well cooked there should be no contraindications for eating it.
Answered 10/20/2019
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