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I am 7 months pregnant. I have ate Surmai fish in pregnancy for 8-10 times. I just read it is very high in mercury. Will it affect my baby?
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Not only Surmai fish, all fishes may have high mercury content.
But the same may be the case with drinking water too.
What all do you want to avoid ?
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
You already have consumed it so nothing can be done now. Rest assured
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Better to avoid it.
Nothing can be done now .
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Now that you have already eaten itnothing can be done
Yes fish in high Mercury content should be avoided
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
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