Can you eat fresh tuna steak while pregnant?
In small amounts. Keep fresh tuna steak to small amounts in pregnancy.
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Fresh and frozen tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna, so keep to one or two steaks a week at most.
Why
- It can contain a lot of mercury, which can affect the baby’s developing nervous system.
How to enjoy it safely
- Cook it all the way through, until steaming hot with no pink or raw parts.
- It counts toward your weekly fish limit.
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat fresh tuna steak while pregnant?
In small amounts. Keep fresh tuna steak to small amounts in pregnancy. Fresh and frozen tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna, so keep to one or two steaks a week at most.
Why is fresh tuna steak a concern in pregnancy?
It can contain a lot of mercury, which can affect the baby’s developing nervous system.
How can I have fresh tuna steak safely while pregnant?
Cook it all the way through, until steaming hot with no pink or raw parts. It counts toward your weekly fish limit.
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