Please check with your doctor before eating it, especially if you have high blood pressure or other complications. Dried anchovies can have too much salt, so safety first.
Anchovies are low-mercury fish, so they are actually highly recommended in pregnancy. Just ensure they are prepared hygienically to avoid any bacterial infection.
Anchovies are great, but the strong fishy smell can make you puke if you have morning sickness. Try to deep fry or make a spicy curry if you can handle the smell, it helps.
Yes dear, you can eat small fish like nethili, my elders always said it is very good for the baby. Just clean it nicely at home and cook it with thoda turmeric.
They are an amazing source of lean protein and omega-3, which helped me stay active. I only did light walking during my pregnancy as permitted by my doc, but eating clean fish like anchovies kept my energy up.
Yes, anchovies are safe and very healthy for baby's brain. Just ensure they are fresh, thoroughly cleaned, and fully cooked—no raw or half-cooked fish!
I ate anchovies quite often during my pregnancy and even now while breastfeeding because they are low in mercury. Just make sure they are cooked well at home.
