Let's talk about fish..

Which if any are safe to eat during pregnancy?

I LOVE salmon but I haven't had it since testing positive because I was unsure of whether or not is was okay.

Anyone happened to have a list?

Re: Let's talk about fish..

salmon has very low mercury and you can eat it twice a week (6 oz. portions)

this is from americanpregnancy.org so i think its very accurate

fish and mercury levels

Highest Mercury
AVOID Eating

Marlin
Orange roughy
Tilefish
Swordfish
Shark
Mackerel (king)
Tuna ( bigeye, Ahi)
High Mercury


Eat no more than three 6-oz servings per month

Sea Bass (Chilean)
Bluefish
Grouper
Mackeral ( Spanish, Gulf)
Tuna (canned, white albacore) See tuna chart below
Tuna ( Yellowfin)
Lower Mercury


Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month

Bass ( Striped, Black)
Carp
Cod ( Alaskan)
Croaker ( White Pacific)
Halibut ( Pacific and Atlantic) Jacksmelt ( Silverside)
Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Sablefish
Skate
Snapper
Sea Trout ( Weakfish)
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (Skipjack)

Lowest Mercury
Enjoy two 6-oz servings per week

Anchovies
Butterfish
Catfish
Clam
Crab (Domestic)
Crawfish/crayfish
Croaker
Flounder
Haddock
Hake
Herring
Mackeral (N Atlantic, Chub)
Mullet
Oysters
Perch (ocean)
Plaice
Salmon ( Canned, Fresh)
Sardines
Scallops
Shad ( American)
Shrimp
Sole
Squid ( Calamari)
Tilapia
Trout (freshwater)
Whitefish
Whiting

Re: Let's talk about fish..

My Dr, plus all my books, say to avoid sushi, as well as tuna ( tuna steaks), swordfish, and shark.

Salmon is ok, as is whitefish - like cod, flounder, etc. Like everything, fish should be eaten in moderation - my dr said limit it to twice per week max.

Just saw the list above - great reference!!

Message edited 9/17/2011 10:45:46 AM.

Re: Let's talk about fish..

Thanks girls!!