It is also high in protein and low in saturated fat. The health benefits of fish for infants are due primarily to its omega-3 content, which promotes good vision and cognitive development. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans — recommend that breastfeeding women eat at least 8 ounces oz of seafood, including fish and shellfish, per week. The FDA recommend eating 2—3 servings per week of these fish.
An adult-sized serving of fish is 4 oz. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid eating types of fish that contain high levels of mercury, such as:. Women who eat large amounts of canned fish should monitor their sodium intake to ensure that it remains below the recommended limit.
Even some of the fish that are safe to eat, such as anchovies, may be high in sodium when canned. One of the mains risks of eating raw sushi is that it increases the possibility of getting a foodborne illness, such as listeriosis. Listeriosis results from infection with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Pregnant women who get listeriosis can pass the pathogen to the developing baby through the placenta, which can result in stillbirth, pregnancy loss, or preterm labor.
Listeria is less of a concern for breastfeeding women because the bacteria do not pass through the breast milk to the baby.
Cross-contamination is another risk associated with eating sushi. Cross-contamination occurs when the people working in restaurant kitchens use the same tools to prepare cooked and uncooked fish. People who order cooked fish may get sick due to bacteria and pathogens that have transferred to their meal from raw fish. For women who enjoy sushi but do not want to eat raw fish while breastfeeding, vegetarian sushi options provide a tasty alternative.
For example, women can choose vegetable maki rolls containing avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon and top them with wasabi and soy sauce to taste. It is worth noting that these vegetarian options do not contain certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin D, but these nutrients are available from other sources.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women can reduce their risk of becoming unwell from eating sushi or other foods by doing the following:.
Pregnant women who miss having sushi can have small balls of sticky rice and vegetables without fish. Once the baby is born, women no longer have to avoid sushi as it is safe to eat while breastfeeding. Eating fish, whether raw or cooked, can provide several benefits to both a breastfeeding woman and the breastfed baby.
Methylmercury accumulates in your body over time. In infants, methylmercury can cause neurological damage. Shellfish is generally low in methylmercury. However, while breastfeeding, avoid altogether fish high in mercury, such as tilefish, king mackerel, shark and swordfish.
Because of the risk of methylmercury contamination, the FDA recommends limiting your intake of fish and shellfish that have lower levels of methylmercury to 12 ounces per week if you're breastfeeding.
Shrimp contains just 0. Spiny lobster contains 0. While shellfish itself is healthy, make sure you're practicing proper cooking methods to keep you and your baby safe. Make sure all shellfish is fully cooked before serving. The omega-3 fats found in fish are heart-healthy and beneficial to your health. However, certain fish contain high levels of unhealthy chemicals, like mercury. When you do eat fish, the safest choices are salmon, tilapia, cod, catfish, flounder, herring, and pollock.
The herbs parsley, sage, and peppermint are in a class called anti-galactagogues, because they are known to decrease breast milk production. The molecules from the food allergen can pass through your breast milk and may cause your baby to have a reaction. Although these are the most common, you only need to avoid them if your baby has proven to have an allergy to any of them.
When you drink, the alcohol in your blood makes it into your breast milk. Because your baby is tiny and has an immature liver, no level of alcohol in breast milk is considered safe. Exposing your baby to alcohol through breast milk can cause impaired development. It can take three hours to clear alcohol from breast milk. Nursing mothers need to have a well-balanced diet.
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