Can i eat prawns during pregnancy?

Question

i love prawns and was craving them so badly today but my saas said no seafood during pregnancy. now im confused na, is it actually unsafe or just a myth? im 5 months. pls share if u ate them.

Sonal Mahajan · Answer

Wow, this is good to know! I'm planning my pregnancy and I love seafood, so I was wondering about this. So it seems like as long as it's fresh and well-cooked, it should be okay then? Thanks for asking this!

Tamanna Kunder · Answer

Haan, if fully cooked, it's usually fine. Just be careful about the freshness.

Gauri Tripathy · Answer

Yes, prawns are usually okay in pregnancy as long as they are fresh and very well cooked. Just make sure they're not raw or undercooked, and don't overdo the quantity. Mercury levels in prawns are generally low, so that's not a major concern.

Darshanee Phadke · Answer

Oh, I had this question too! I was so worried about everything I ate. My doctor said thoroughly cooked prawns are fine, but I was still super cautious and mostly avoided it just to be safe. If you do eat, make sure they are super fresh and perfectly cooked, pls.

Kamakshi Pawar · Answer

Oh god, I was so paranoid about food! I literally asked my doctor about every single thing. He said prawns are absolutely fine as long as they are fresh and properly cooked through. Don't stress too much like I did, just enjoy your cravings in moderation!

Vasanta Sanghvi · Answer

Yes, you can usually eat prawns if they are cooked completely and fresh. Just make sure there is no raw part left. Eat in moderation.

Jasmin Sahni · Answer

Generally, prawns are considered safe if cooked thoroughly and consumed in moderation, as they are low in mercury. However, every pregnancy is different, and local seafood quality can vary. It's always best to discuss it with your gynecologist to get personalized advice.

Vijaya Raghavan · Answer

During my pregnancy, I personally chose to avoid most seafood just to be on the safer side, because you never know about the source. But many of my friends did eat prawns after checking with their doctors. It's a personal choice, I think.

Muskan Pai · Answer

With my PCOS history, I was extra careful about everything I ate during pregnancy. My doctor advised that well-cooked prawns are generally fine, but always be sure of the source and freshness. It's better to stick to small portions.

Trisha Wadhwa · Answer

Oh, this is such a good question! I'm also pregnant and I've been craving prawns like anything. My gynac said it's okay if it's very fresh and fully cooked, but I'm still a bit hesitant. What do other moms here do?