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Seafood is one of the only foods rich in a healthy oil called omega-3 DHA. Omega-3 DHA is needed for your baby’s brain and eye development.  \nOther nutrients found in seafood—including protein, calcium, vitamin D andiron—help build bones and muscles. This guide will show you tasty ways to meet your seafood needs so you and your baby can maximize the many benefits of fish.  \nWhen you are pregnant, aim to eat a variety of cooked seafood 2-3 times each week.  \nARE SEAFOOD AND FISH THE SAME?  \nBoth words are used in this guide to mean all seafood, including fish and shellfish.  \nResearch shows that moms-to-be who eat fish 2-3 times each week during pregnancy have babies who reach these milestones more quickly:  \n6 MONTHS  \nCopy sounds  \nHold up head  \nRecognize family  \n18 MONTHS  \nDrink from a cup  \nThe most popular types of seafood in the U.S. are all safe and healthy to eat during pregnancy.  \nWomen who are pregnant or breastfeeding can eat both white (albacore) and light canned/pouched tuna as part of a variety of their 2-3 servings of seafood each week.  \nTOP 10  \nSPECIES OF SEAFOOD  \nCONSUMED BY AMERICANS  \n1. Shrimp  \n6. Pangasius  \n2. Salmon  \n7. Cod  \n3. Canned/ Pouched Tuna  \n8. Crab  \n4. Tilapia  \n9. Catfish  \n5. Pollock  \n10. Clams  \nThe following fish should be avoided because they are higher in mercury, which can be harmful at very high levels.  \n• Shark  \n• Swordfish  \n• King mackerel  \n• Tilefish  \n• Bigeye tuna (found in sushi)  \n• Marlin  \n• Orange roughy  \nMost Americans do not typically eat these fish, and there are many other seafood options you can enjoy.  \nFor the general population, there are no types of commercial seafood to avoid.  \nSimply eat a variety of seafood each week to reap the range of nutrients in different types of fish.  \nTo get the nutrients you and your baby need, it’s important to eat a variety of foods that are full of vitamins and minerals.  \nThe Mediterranean Diet Pyramid shows examples of delicious and healthy food choices, including seafood.  \nMeats and Sweets  \nLess often  \nDrink Water  \nPoultry and Eggs  \nModerate portions, every two days or weekly  \nCheese and Yogurt  \nModerate portions, daily to weekly  \nFish and Seafood  \nOften, at least two times per week  \nFruits, Vegetables, Grains  \n(mostly whole), Olive Oil, Beans, Nuts, Legumes and Seeds, Herbs  \nand Spices  \nBase every meal on these foods  \nBe Physically Active; Enjoy Meals with Others  \nExperts recommend the following weight gain for moms-to-be:  \nPREGNANCY WEIGHT  \nRECOMMENDED WEIGHT GAIN*  \n\n| Underweight | 28 to 40 lb. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Normal weight | 25 to 35 lb. |\n| Overweight | 15 to 25 lb. |\n| Obese | 11 to 20 lb. |\n\nTalk to your doctor about your healthy weight gain goals before and during pregnancy.  \n*If pregnant with twins or other multiples, talk to you doctor about your recommended weight gain.  \nMOST WOMEN ONLY NEED ABOUT 300-400 EXTRA CALORIES A DAY DURING PREGNANCY.  \nThese extra calories should come from a variety of healthy foods, like the following snack examples:  \nCRAVING SOMETHING SAVORY?  \n1  \ncanned/ pouched tuna  \n+  \n1/2  \nan  \navocado  \n1/2  \n+ a whole grain English muffin  \n=400 Calories  \nCRAVING SOMETHING  \nTART, SALTY AND SWEET?  \n1  \norange  \n+ as +  \n1 square  \nof dark chocolate  \n=350 Calories  \nCRAVING SOMETHING SWEET?  \n1 cup  \nvanilla yogurt  \n+  \n1 cup  \nstrawberries  \n=300 Calories  \nSeafood Out and About  \nSUSHI  \nSushi is generally safe to eat during pregnancy—but stick with sushi that includes vegetables and cooked seafood. As with cooked fish, pregnant women should avoid sushi that contains shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna, marlin and orange roughy. To reduce your risk of getting sick from food during pregnancy, do noteat any raw meats or raw seafood.  \nThere are many kinds of cooked sushi. Just be sure to ask your server ","cbCaio1skmVLu7RE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio1skmVLu7RE","pdf",2204407,15,"English","# Introduction\n## Seafood vs. fish\n## Safe seafood and top species\n## Seafood to avoid (high mercury)\n# Nutrition guidance and meal planning\n## Mediterranean Diet Pyramid\n## Recommended pregnancy weight gain\n## Calorie needs and snack examples\n# Seafood in real life\n## Sushi guidance\n## Eating out","[{\"question\":\"How often should pregnant women eat cooked seafood?\",\"answer\":\"Aim to eat a variety of cooked seafood 2–3 times each week during pregnancy.\"},{\"question\":\"Which seafood should be avoided during pregnancy?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid fish higher in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna (found in sushi), marlin, and orange roughy.\"},{\"question\":\"Are sushi and cooked seafood safe during pregnancy?\",\"answer\":\"Sushi is generally safe only when it includes vegetables and cooked seafood. 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