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A member asked:

I'm in early pregnancy. i had a pound of snow crab legs last night. could that hurt the baby? i didn't know it was bad for u till today. worried

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Don't worry!: I'm not sure why you are worried. Crab is a low mercury seafood, and should not cause a problem. Check this out: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/pregnancy-and-fish/pr00158 good luck!

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2013

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