Seafood is a favorite for many women, such as shrimp and fish, which are rich in protein and calcium and are very popular. But as a special group, can pregnant women eat seafood? Let me tell you the answer.
There are many types of seafood, including fish, shellfish, crab, etc. Most of them contain high-quality elements such as protein, VA, VB, calcium, iodine, etc., which are very beneficial to the human body. Scholars have pointed out that women who often eat fish during pregnancy give birth to children who excel in action, language, and sports. Therefore, seafood is also suitable for expectant mothers.
However, the current marine environment is worrying, and the mercury content in seafood is increasing. If expectant mothers often eat seafood (referring to eating more than 4 times a week, with each portion being more than 100g), it will pose a great threat to the nervous system development of the child. Although some children show no abnormalities at birth, they may still exhibit neurological defects before school age or even in adolescence. By then, mothers will inevitably regret it. Therefore, it is recommended that expectant mothers who love seafood learn to restrain themselves, eating no more than 2 times a week, with each portion less than 100g, and they should stay away from high-mercury fish such as tuna and swordfish.