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Is this ok to eat???

I'm not sure if i am even pregnant.. but i'm going to find out tomorrow. ( i'm 5 weeks late with BFN test) ummm does anyone know if its ok to eat certain kinds of fish.. or none at all? i heard salmon is ok and sometimes tuna? just not very much... ? i've looked all over the web and everytime i find a site that says its ok, i find another saying its not.
only asking bc a couple weeks ago i had fish a couple times. i'm not even going to risk it now. but i'd still like to know everyones opinons. :)
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First and foremost, you need to ask your OB for their opinion.  There are things that you hear or read that are supposed absolute no-no's, but as in all the old wives' tales, I've seen most of them proven wrong.  
For instance:  Sushi.  I am a sushi fanatic, so one of our first questions for the ob was about that.  His basic rule of thumb is this: if it's something you've always done, or are already doing regularly, unless otherwise told, there should be no problem in continuing.  (we went out for sushi that very night...ha)  If it makes you "feel better" you can avoid things as your conscience leads.  It's only 9 months.  :-)
Most importantly, though, you really should talk with your doctor about ANY concerns you may have regarding what you can/should or can't/shouldn't do.  You will find conflicting information on EVERYTHING regarding pregnancy between all the books and internet sites.  Only you (along with your doc) can truly decide what's best for you and your baby.
Good luck!
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thats something i read... then i found another site saying to stay away from all fish. i want my (hopefully) baby to be smart! lol
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347484 tn?1213305738
That's good! Just do that. The Omega 3 fatty acids are REALLY good for brain development.
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i don't even like albacore tuna. lol but i did however eat some salmon and light tuna a couple weeks ago. i haven't touched it since i started looking at the calender. :) that makes me feel better. because i like light tuna and salmon.. and usually eat them atleast once a week.
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Albacore tuna is a no-no!!! It has really high amounts of mercury.

1. DON'T eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.

2. DO eat up to 12 ounces (2 to 3 meals) of other purchased fish and shellfish a week. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.

3. DO mix up the types of fish and shellfish you eat.

4. DON'T eat the same type of fish or shellfish more than once a week.

5. DO check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local rivers and streams. If no advice is available, you can safely eat up to 6 ounces (one meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.
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