We are a seafood loving family and squid is something i usually have. Now that im expecting im not sure which seafood is ok and which to avoid. Anyone who ate it during pregnancy?
Honestly, I avoided all shellfish and squid during my pregnancy because I was too scared of food poisoning. It's probably safe if fully cooked, but if you are an overthinker like me, maybe stick to safer fish like pomfret just to be stress-free.
Look, if you are buying squid, ensure it's from a very hygienic place and cooked thoroughly—no raw or undercooked stuff. If you don't have time to clean and cook it properly at home, it's better to avoid ordering it from random restaurants.
After a long journey to get pregnant, I became very protective about what I ate. Squid is low in mercury, but even a small stomach bug can be stressful. If you really crave it, make sure it is prepared fresh and cooked extremely well at home.
Squid is a good source of protein, but with seafood, you have to be extremely careful. I only eat strictly cooked fish after asking my gynac what is safe in my area. Please consult your doctor before having it.
Seafood is healthy but squid can sometimes be tough to digest during pregnancy. If you eat it and feel any stomach pain or vomiting, don't wait for home remedies and talk to your doctor immediately.
Since I had some issues early on, my doctor told me to avoid any high-risk foods like shellfish or squid. It's really important to ask your gynecologist if it's safe for your specific health condition.
I really want to try seafood but I'm so scared of mercury levels and infections. Has anyone here eaten cooked squid during their pregnancy without any issues?
