Can I eat seafood when pregnant?
Asked by:Carsyn
Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 12:19 PM
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Ara
Apr 04, 2026
Can pregnant women eat seafood?
Hospital Obstetrics experts say that seafood is a good food for pregnant women. The DHA in fish and fish protein are actually easier to absorb than meat protein. The particles are smaller, and fish protein is combined with calcium. Marine fish is a fish with good calcium content, and shrimp is a good food for calcium supplement. However, if pregnant women are allergic to marine fish and shrimp, then they should not eat it at this time. You can use other foods to supplement your high-quality protein.
Can pregnant women eat seafood? The obstetrics expert at the hospital said that crab is also a good protein food and has a good magnesium content. In the later period, it is okay to eat reasonable food and use some ginger appropriately. Can pregnant women eat seafood? The hospital obstetrics expert replied that pregnant women are taboo on eating seafood. You must eat like this:
First, in the early stages of pregnancy, you must not eat crabs. Special emphasis is placed on the meat of the crab's large claws, which can cause early fetus Abortion is extremely dangerous.
Second, seafood must be cooked and never raw. If a pregnant woman eats raw seafood, some parasites or bacteria may be easily absorbed by the baby in your belly. The consequences are unimaginable.
Third, shrimp is very high in calcium. If pregnant women have no adverse reactions after eating shrimp, such as allergies, stomach ache , there is no problem. Eating an appropriate amount of shrimp or dried shrimps during pregnancy can supplement trace elements such as calcium and zinc. Calcium in particular can promote the growth of young children. Eating shrimp can also promote brain development in young children. Therefore, as long as you have no adverse reactions to shrimp, you can eat it as much as you want.
Fourth, eat more sea fish, 3-4 times a week, especially in the first trimester. Because the DHA contained in marine fish has a negative impact on the embryonic brain nerve It has a very good effect on vision development, and the DHA content in river fish is much lower than that in sea fish.
Fifth, it is best not to eat other salted fish and seafood, because the salting and drying process will be harmful to the body. healthy Substances containing trace amounts of toxins, which are not good for babies if consumed by pregnant women.
Sixth and the last question, it must be cooked thoroughly and cannot be greedy for "freshness".
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