Many pregnant women struggle with this question.
Even if you don't care for seafood, you've probably heard that fish is a major source of omega-3 fatty acids (specifically DHA and EPA), which are important for your baby's brain and eye development. Fish is also low in saturated fat and high in protein, vitamin D, and other nutrients that are crucial for a developing baby and a healthy pregnancy.
On the other hand, you've probably also heard that some types of fish contain contaminants such as mercury. In high doses, this metal is harmful to a baby's developing brain and nervous system.
Most experts agree that pregnant women should eat some fish. But it can be hard to figure out which ones are safe and how much to eat.
Below, we offer some guidelines to help you limit your exposure to mercury while getting the nutrients you and your baby need.
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