Can You Eat Halibut While Pregnant?
🐟 Seafood
Caution
Moderate mercury (0.241 ppm); popular large flatfish. Limit to one serving per week during pregnancy.
📋 Conditions
Safe when limited to 1 serving per week
🌡 Mercury Level
0.241 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
- ✅ flounder
- ✅ sole
- ✅ cod
📏 Serving Note
1 serving per week
🐟 Related Seafood
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat halibut while pregnant?
Yes, but with precautions. Safe when limited to 1 serving per week.
How much halibut can I safely eat while pregnant?
The recommended amount is 1 serving per week.
What are safer alternatives to halibut during pregnancy?
Consider these pregnancy-safe alternatives: flounder, sole, cod.
Is halibut safe in all trimesters of pregnancy?
The same precautions apply in all trimesters. First-trimester nausea may affect your tolerance, so adjust as needed.