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Pregnant women are typically told to avoid fish due to its high mercury content and risk of food-borne illness. However, fish can be a source of nutrients important to your child’s prenatal development such as omega-3 fatty acids. High mercury intake has been linked to birth defects, but fish consumption in moderate amounts is important in pregnancy because key nutrients found only in fish help the baby's brain develop. With a few precautions, you can eat fish without ingesting an excess of mercury. The key to avoiding illness is proper storage and preparation of fish and moderation of consumption.<ref> http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil-alpha-linolenic-acid/safety/hrb-20059372</ref> | Pregnant women are typically told to avoid fish due to its high mercury content and risk of food-borne illness. However, fish can be a source of nutrients important to your child’s prenatal development such as omega-3 fatty acids. High mercury intake has been linked to birth defects, but fish consumption in moderate amounts is important in pregnancy because key nutrients found only in fish help the baby's brain develop. With a few precautions, you can eat fish without ingesting an excess of mercury. The key to avoiding illness is proper storage and preparation of fish and moderation of consumption.<ref> http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil-alpha-linolenic-acid/safety/hrb-20059372</ref> | ||
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===Identifying Safe Fish=== | ===Identifying Safe Fish=== | ||
