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Fish in pregnancy
I've read somewhere that you should avoid high mercury fish in pregnancy. Is it true??
Can I eat rohu fish in 5-7 weeks of pregnancy??
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In my opinion you should avoid
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You should avoid High Mercury fish ALWAYS.
You don't have to be pregnant to start avoiding high mercury fish.
All heavy metals are poisons, and Mercury is one of them.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes it's true
Rohu can be eaten
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Dr. Dhwani Mago
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes high levels of mercury are very harmful but if you buy your fish from a hygienic place you can go ahead and eat fish throughout pregnancy
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