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Can I eat marlin while pregnant?
✕Best avoided
Marlin should be avoided during pregnancy due to high mercury levels.
Emily · mom-to-be
Grounded in ACOG, FDA & NHS guidance
Emily's honest take
Oh, mama, I know navigating food choices can feel like a lot right now! When it comes to marlin, the guidance from health authorities like the FDA, EPA, NHS, and Mayo Clinic is consistent: it's best to avoid it during pregnancy. This is because marlin, along with other large, long-lived fish like shark and swordfish, can contain high levels of mercury, which could potentially harm your baby's developing nervous system.
It's all about keeping you and your little one safe and healthy, so choosing fish lower in mercury is a wonderful way to get those beneficial omega-3s.
Please always check with your OB for personalized advice, mama.
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