can i eat sashimi while breastfeeding
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Sushi and Sashimi During Pregnancy?
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on February 14, 2007
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So, I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I LOVE Sushi, Sashimi and the like... I was told by one friend of mine that in pregnancy we are not supposed to consume raw fish because ...
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- It's really not a good idea to eat raw fish during pregnancy. The thing that's more of a worry than the toxicity...is parasites. Pregnant women are very very vulner...
- you need to ask what they eat in Japan while the Japanese ladies are pregnant. I think they will know the best. Especially the beautiful mothers that came here directl...
- Yes, I have always heard no raw fish during pregnancy. I have heard one argument against that, saying that mothers in Japan eat it and if you go to a restaurant that s...
Breastfeeding and Sushi??
Asked by C.P. from Phoenix
on May 25, 2008
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im breastfeeding my 5 month old preemie. is it safe to eat raw fish??? thanks!
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- I was wondering the same thing. I haven't seen anything online.
- Yes, you can eat sushi and breastfeed. I craved sushi through my whole pregnancy and my OB/GYN told me it would be ok after delivery because anything you eat is filte...
- My son is 5 months old and I exclusively breastfeed him and eat sushi all the time and he has not been affected by it at all.
Sushi While Breastfeeding.
Asked by R.N. from Seattle
on February 25, 2007
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I was wondering if it is okay to have sushi while you are breastfeeding? I stayed away from it while I was pregnant, but I wonder if it is okay to have while you are n...
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- I also like sushi! I think it would be best to check with the babys doctor or yours. You can eat cucumber rolls or anything without uncooked fish. Alot of sushi restur...
- I breastfeed, and I also eat alot of sushi. There are so many different kinds of sushi, that if you are worried about chemicals in uncooked fish, just try a sushi tha...
- There's really no food a breastfeeding mom should avoid. Make sure you get your sushi from a reputable source so YOU don't get sick, but other than that... GO AT IT!!...
Can You Eat Salmon While Pregnant?
Asked by J.J. from Phoenix
on September 25, 2008
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I love salmon and have been indulging..I'm 11 weeks pregnant.
Is this ok or too much mercury?
thanks
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- My doctor said it is okay as long as you do not have more than 2 serving a week. I am also pregnant and usually limit fish to 1 serving a week to be on the safe side....
- Hi J., The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has guidelines to help you make decisions about your fish intake. In general, 2 servings of fish/week for a pregna...
- First, we lived in Seattle/Pacific NW for several years before moving here. I ate Salmon through out my pregnancies, both farm raised and lots of wild caught types. In...
