Food Safety During Pregnancy
May 4, 2008
When it comes to pregnancy, there are some foods that one should be aware of. For instance, I had no idea that I could not eat soft cheese for my entire first trimester until a friend of mine saw me eating some at a party. That being said, here is a simple resource for you to look into food safety for you and your little bun.
Seafood:
What is Methylmercury: Essentially methylmercury is naturally occurring (through pollutants) in aquatic sources (such as oceans) and becomes a part of the food chain. So the more fish that a fish eats, and the bigger and longer the fish lives, the more methylmercury accumulates in their system. By consuming these fish, you are at a greater risk of exposure to methyl mercury, which can impact the developing nervous system of an unborn, or young child. Therefore the FDA has advised that women who are pregnant, who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers and children avoid the following species of fish: Read more