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Is calamari safe to eat?

matt'sbridematt'sbride member
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Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA lately but we're still at the beach for one more day. My Dr. said to stay away from shell-fish and high mercury fish, but I'm not sure where calamari falls.

Have you eaten calamari while pregnant? Has your dr made any suggestions about eating it? Thanks! I hope everyone has had a great week!

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Re: Is calamari safe to eat?

  • nycbride0707nycbride0707 member
    I found this helpful https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm
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  • steveandkim2steveandkim2 member

    Well - since I had it as an appetizer last night, I hope its OK. 

     Actually, i've been following this guide.  I only tend to eat shrimp/calamari 1 or 2 a month, but I've definitely eaten it while pregnant.  I have stayed away from tuna (which is my all time favorite!)

     https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm

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  • steveandkim2steveandkim2 member

    https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm

    Sorry - didn't post the link right last time!

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  • kthappy76kthappy76
    Yep, I've had it several times.  It's not on the high mercury list.
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  • Sunshine05Sunshine05 member
    I don't know about the calamari, but I would think once in awhile shouldn't hurt.  I'm just jealous you're at the beach again.  I'm going to stow away in your car next time!  lol  We *might* be going in September depending on DH's new work schedule.  I'm hoping we can make it for at least a weekend, but we'll see.  Let me know when you're back... I want to see nursery furniture pics!!!  :)
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  • ladychicagoladychicago member
    Yep, it is fine. It falls into the lowest mercury level, so two servings per week (assuming that is the only seafood you eat) is ok.
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  • MrsMAFMrsMAF member
    Yep, I've eaten it a couple of times and I am super strict about what to eat/what not to eat during pregnancy...I haven't touched any other fish, but I have eaten calamari!! LOL
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  • whispergrrlwhispergrrl member

    Yep, I've had calamari and been just fine. Of course, I've also eaten tuna, sushi, lunch meat, and hot dogs.....

    My doctor is more of the mindset that with tuna and stuff like that, moderation is the key. I have avoided the albacore white tuna (which is my fav) because it is higher in mercury than the chunk light tuna. But I have made tuna sandwiches a couple times during the pregnancy with the chunk light. With the sushi and stuff like that - as long as you are having it from a reputable place where you have had it before and been fine, you should be fine even in pregnancy. I haven't gone crazy and eaten a ton, but have had a couple spicy tuna rolls, along with some other types of sushi (cooked and raw).  

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