Can You Eat Eel While Pregnant?
🐟 Seafood
Caution
Moderate mercury (~0.180 ppm); always served cooked (grilled unagi) in sushi so no raw fish risk.
📋 Conditions
Safe cooked; limit to 1 serving per week due to mercury
🌡 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
- ✅ salmon
📏 Serving Note
1 serving per week
🐟 Related Seafood
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat eel while pregnant?
Yes, but with precautions. Safe cooked; limit to 1 serving per week due to mercury.
How much eel can I safely eat while pregnant?
The recommended amount is 1 serving per week.
What are safer alternatives to eel during pregnancy?
Consider these pregnancy-safe alternatives: shrimp, salmon.
Is eel safe in all trimesters of pregnancy?
The same precautions apply in all trimesters. First-trimester nausea may affect your tolerance, so adjust as needed.