Can You Eat Sea Bass While Pregnant?
🐟 Seafood
Caution
Chilean sea bass has moderate mercury (0.354 ppm); black sea bass is lower. Limit during pregnancy.
📋 Conditions
Black sea bass (0.167 ppm) is a better choice; limit Chilean to 1 serving per week
🌡 Mercury Level
0.354 ppm - High
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
- ✅ branzino
- ✅ cod
- ✅ salmon
📏 Serving Note
1 serving per week
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat sea bass while pregnant?
Yes, but with precautions. Black sea bass (0.167 ppm) is a better choice; limit Chilean to 1 serving per week.
How much sea bass can I safely eat while pregnant?
The recommended amount is 1 serving per week.
What are safer alternatives to sea bass during pregnancy?
Consider these pregnancy-safe alternatives: branzino, cod, salmon.
Is sea bass safe in all trimesters of pregnancy?
The same precautions apply in all trimesters. First-trimester nausea may affect your tolerance, so adjust as needed.