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Is eating raw sushi safe when pregnant?

I am a 27 year old female. I want to know if eating raw sushi safe when pregnant?

3 Answers

It is recommended to avoid raw fish/sea food during pregnancy.
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No
Raw sushi or fresh caught fish is a staple in many areas of the world. What is truly important is how that fresh fish/seafood is handled, the temperature that it is kept at and how the cleanliness of the food preparation areas is maintained. Fish are a great source of omega 3 oils and an excellent protein source; there should be no reason to fear any suchi that is properly prepared.