How much fish are you girls eating?

I love eating fish but i know mercury is a problem. If so how much fish do you eat a week, which kind. Also how about canned tuna is it really bad for you?

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I don't think canned tuna is that bad but it has to be eaten in moderation. I allow myself a Subway tuna melt once a week or once every other week. I'm also repulsed by meat so I have to go for the alternatives like shrimp or eel/crab/shrimp tempura sushi. But I am worried all the time that I'm overdoing it with the mercury.

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My doctor only told me of three things to stay away from and one of them was Tuna. The others were cold cuts and hot dogs. I would check with your doctor before eating Tuna.

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There was an excellent website that someone posted a few weeks ago. I wish I had bookmarked it, but maybe try doing a search? Or hopefully the poster will see this and post it again.


http://www.obfocus.com/nutrition/Seafood.htm


I don't think this is the one she posted, but it is helpful.

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I am pretty sure Tuna and Swordfish are the ones you are supposed to eat in moderation.

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My OB said one can of tuna a week. Normally this isn't an issue for me as I don't like tuna - yesterday I had a MAJOR tuna craving so we had tuna fish sandwiches for dinner

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I just found this list:

LEAST MERCURY
Enjoy these fish:
Anchovies
Butterfish
Catfish
Clam
Crab (Domestic)
Crawfish/Crayfish
Croaker (Atlantic)
Flounder*
Haddock (Atlantic)*
Hake
Herring
Mackerel (N. Atlantic, Chub)
Mullet
Oyster
Perch (Ocean)
Plaice
Pollock
Salmon (Canned)
Salmon (Fresh
Sardine
Scallop
Shad (American)
Shrimp
Sole (Pacific)
Squid (Calamari)
Tilapia
Trout (Freshwater)
Whitefish
Whiting

MODERATE MERCURY
Eat six servings or less per month:
Bass (Striped, Black)
Carp
Cod (Alaskan)*
Croaker (White Pacific)
Halibut (Atlantic)
Halibut (Pacific)
Jacksmelt
(Silverside)
Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Monkfish
Perch (Freshwater)
Sablefish
Skate
Snapper
Tuna (Canned
chunk light)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Weakfish (Sea Trout)

HIGH MERCURY
Eat three servings or less per month:
Bluefish
Grouper*
Mackerel (Spanish, Gulf)
Sea Bass (Chilean)*
Tuna (Canned Albacore)
Tuna (Yellowfin)

HIGHEST MERCURY
Avoid eating:
Mackerel (King)
Marlin*
Orange Roughy
Shark*
Swordfish*
Tilefish*
Tuna
(Bigeye, Ahi)

website can be found at here

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Thanks girls!

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I eat it about once a week. Large fish (tuna, swordfish, etc) are more prone to mercury contamination than smaller fish (salmon, sardines, etc). I buy only "wild caught" fish rather than farm-raised b/c it's better. I think I've had one tuna sandwich since I've pg, but I don't crave it at all. As long as you're not eating them daily, it's probably fine.

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<while chewing a tuna sandwich>..

I'm not a big "fish" person, but I do enjoy tuna salad sandwiches on occasion, and of course fried shrimp. My doc said no more than 1 can of tuna per week, and make sure the shrimp are de-veined. Everything in moderation.

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Posted by julesrbf

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There was an excellent website that someone posted a few weeks ago. I wish I had bookmarked it, but maybe try doing a search? Or hopefully the poster will see this and post it again.


http://www.obfocus.com/nutrition/Seafood.htm


I don't think this is the one she posted, but it is helpful.

Based on this website: "Women of childbearing age should limit the amount of canned chunk light tuna they eat to two cans per week." and you should avoid tune steaks. So like I said everything in moderation...

Are you talking about me?

This is my godsend since I LOVE fish so much:

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm

YES!! Bookmarking it this time

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my dr said fish is fine - obviously not everyday

she just said i should really stay away from tuna and of course sushi

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OMG I want a tuna sandwich soooooooooooooo bad


I was told no seafood at all

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Posted by ashap215

OMG I want a tuna sandwich soooooooooooooo bad


I was told no seafood at all

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i stay away from tuna. i eat salmon and tiliapia (SP?) fish about once every two weeks