breastfeeding

[BoBo]

Hi, my mother told me (when I was breastfeeding) that I should not take white snapper, mackerel, swordfish and sharkfin. I don't know the reason but I avoided them.

[chocolates]

i breastfed all my four kids.. u just have to eat more fish, drink lots of water and have enough rest. i m still breastfeeding my youngest daughter.. she is 10 months now..

[hk203]

Hi, my mother told me (when I was breastfeeding) that I should not take white snapper, mackerel, swordfish and sharkfin. I don't know the reason but I avoided them.

As far as I know (through my own research) it's because those fish contains high mercury...not good for the baby, it may harm unborn baby or young's child developing nervous system...the best fish to eat are salmon, which contains omega 3 fatty acid...

http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/guide.asp