Eating fish during pregnancy second trimester
- is tilapia ok to eat while pregnant
- is tilapia okay to eat while pregnant
- is tilapia safe to eat while pregnant
- is tilapia good to eat while pregnant
Eating fish during pregnancy first trimester...
So, Is Eating Fish While Pregnant Safe?
Confusing Information
Once you find out you are pregnant, you are eager to find out all the information you can about what is and isn’t safe for your still-growing baby.
But sometimes that information can be confusing – especially when it comes to eating fish.
Eating seafood during pregnancy can be safe… and even encouraged. Fish can be a great source of protein and nutrients like B-vitamins, iron and zinc.
Fish to avoid during pregnancy
Some fish have large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are not only good for your own heart health, but the also the development of your unborn baby’s brain.
Fish such as tilapia, cod, catfish, pollock, sardines, salmon and canned light tuna are all safe.
Other forms of seafood, such as shrimp, crab and scallops are also ok to eat.
“The biggest thing about eating fish – and really all foods when you are pregnant – is moderation. Eating fish once or twice a week is totally fine.”
Dr.
Mandy Buskevicius
,OB/GYN - Methodist Women's Center
How Much Seafood?
It is safe to consume up to 12 ounces of seafood weekly (up to six
- is tilapia ok to eat when pregnant
- is tilapia okay to eat when pregnant