Can You Eat Eel Roll While Pregnant?
🐟 Seafood
Caution
Eel (unagi) is always served cooked/grilled; moderate mercury (~0.180 ppm). A safer sushi option for pregnancy.
📋 Conditions
Safe as eel is always cooked; limit to 1 serving per week
🌡 Mercury Level
0.18 ppm - Moderate
The FDA recommends pregnant women eat 2-3 servings of low-mercury fish per week. Fish with mercury levels below 0.1 ppm are considered low mercury. Above 0.3 ppm is considered high.
✅ Safe Alternatives
- ✅ shrimp tempura roll
- ✅ California roll
📏 Serving Note
1 serving per week
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat eel roll while pregnant?
Yes, but with precautions. Safe as eel is always cooked; limit to 1 serving per week.
How much eel roll can I safely eat while pregnant?
The recommended amount is 1 serving per week.
What are safer alternatives to eel roll during pregnancy?
Consider these pregnancy-safe alternatives: shrimp tempura roll, California roll.
Is eel roll safe in all trimesters of pregnancy?
The same precautions apply in all trimesters. First-trimester nausea may affect your tolerance, so adjust as needed.