Is it safe to eat shrimp whilst pregnant if the baby might be allergic to shrimp?

Answer 1

no. definatley not. if there are any possibility of Allergies stay clear of them. There are certain fish food's you cannot eat while your pregnant because of the Mercury, but yes you can have shrimp. Whoever wrote the above answer probably cannot get pregnant and is mad at the world. Go ahead just stay away from a whole bunch of albacore tuna. Eat the shrimp!

Answer 2

I have never been pregnant but I have read over and over that women who are pregnant should eat fish and seafood very sparingly because of the amounts of mercury in them that can actually cause birth defects. I wouldn't risk it.

Answer 3

Some types of seafood contain little mercury. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) say pregnant women can safely eat up to 12 ounces a week (340 grams) or two average meals of:

• Shrimp
• Canned light tuna (limit albacore tuna and tuna steak to no more than 6 ounces a week)
• Salmon
• Pollock
• Catfish

But some research suggests that limiting seafood during pregnancy may do more harm than good, since the risks from losing important nutrients may exceed the risks of harm due to mercury exposure. A 2007 British study found that women who ate 12 ounces (340 grams) or less of seafood a week were more likely to have children with verbal or other communication problems at age 3, and behavioral problems and trouble with fine motor skills by ages 7 and 8. No negative effects were noted for women who ate more seafood than the FDA-approved guidelines.

Answer 4

My mom heard when she was pregnant with me is that if you eat shrimp while pregnant, your baby when she's born, will be very jumpy, energenic, and "can't sit still for long."

... Well she confirmed it to be true... Cause she ended up with me.

Answer 5

Yes, you can because shrimp is low in mercury, but you aren't allowed more than 12 oz (or 2 normal servings) of shrimp, cod, lobster, light can tuna, or crap in one week. Make sure it is cooked fully before consuming!

Answer 6

no its not. the typical you could give a child shrimp is about 2.

Answer 7

yes