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Is it safe to have Shrimp during pregnancy?

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Pregnant and wondering what seafood is safe? Try shrimp.

Shrimp - also known as 

Prawn, Ebiko
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Checks before eating
Avoid raw and under cooked shrimp
Limits during pregnancy
Limit your intake to not more than 12 ounces per week
Pregnant and wondering what seafood is safe? Try shrimp

Shrimp falls in the category of crustaceans, and is low in mercury as compared to other seafood. It is completely safe to eat this crusty seafood during pregnancy as it is packed with several vital nutrients that have many health benefits for you and your baby. They are low in fat content and packed with proteins that fulfill the mother’s entire energy requirements. A good source of Vitamin B12 and Omega 3 fatty acids, they help prevent neural tube defects in the baby and aid in cognitive development. Other essential vitamins like Vitamin A and E, Vitamin B3-B6, and minerals like copper, phosphorus, and selenium all help in benefitting the pregnant mother.

Good source of
Carotene, Copper, Omega-3, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Sodium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E
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