I’ve been hearing some mixed reviews of whether or not sushi (raw fish) is okay during pregnancy - anyone have the answer to this/a resource that talks about what foods are vs aren’t recommended? TIA!
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Hi Anonymous,
Student Midwife/Moderator Indie here!
(As a reminder, responses on the SmartParent forum are not official medical advice.)
This is a great question that I often get asked by pregnant people. I like to refer my clients to this handy booklet from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
It’s the current recommendation of the BCCDC and Health Canada (source) that pregnant people avoid uncooked seafood. This is due to the risk of listeria, a type of bacteria which can cause serious illness in you and your baby.
I hope those resources are helpful!
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