I am 5 weeks pregnant. Is pomfret fish safe to eat in this period? Does it have high Mercury?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mam, you can have Pomfret fish during pregnancy. It contains mercury but the level of mercury is within the permissible limits. So, you can have it even during pregnancy.

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