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i work at wholefoods market in the seafood dept and like the one comment said stay away from the larger fish like king mackeral, swordfish, tilefish, and shark they have high levels of mercury. try to avoid what are called "bottom feeders" as well. crab and shrimp u can eat as long as its fully cooked but try not to make it a habit

i work at wholefoods market in the seafood dept and like the one comment said stay away from the larger fish like king mackeral, swordfish, tilefish, and shark they have high levels of mercury. try to avoid what are called "bottom feeders" as well. crab and shrimp u can eat as long as its fully cooked but try not to make it a habit

my doctor told me to only eat shellfish once every 6wks

lol...Girl..I read the beginning part of your question..I immediately started thinking.."She has crabs...???" "what is that?" haha..I have no help for you..just thought I would share my chuckle.

Seafood Do's and Don'ts for Expecting and Nursing Moms:

1. DON'T eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.

2. DO eat up to 12 ounces (2 to 3 meals) of other purchased fish and shellfish a week. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.

3. DO mix up the types of fish and shellfish you eat.

4. DON'T eat the same type of fish or shellfish more than once a week.

5. DO check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local rivers and streams. If no advice is available, you can safely eat up to 6 ounces (one meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.