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Mussels are rich sources of many nutrients, yet they can be poisonous if
consumed incorrectly. This may make you wonder if you could eat mussels during pregnancy, the time when every food eaten is scrutinized before consumption. It is important to eat healthy food during pregnancy for the well-being of the mother and the fetus. While most foods make it to the safe list, mussels could test the predicament since there are many rules to follow before their consumption. If you enjoyed this seafood before conception and you wish to eat it when pregnant, here’s
all you need to know about before adding them to your diet. Mussels are the name given to the family of sea clams, but mussels live in freshwater bodies as well. Once you are pregnant, it is important to consult your doctor first and learn what is safe, and what isn’t. During your first and second trimester,
seafood can give off a smell that can make you nauseous. While some doctors say you shouldn’t eat mussels when pregnant, others say it is safe to eat mussels during pregnancy, but only if you follow a few important cooking tips: Once your doctor has given you the go-ahead to eat mussels, and you have made sure that you have cooked it properly, enjoy the many health benefits of eating mussels when
pregnant, which include: Make sure you speak to your doctor before trying to eat mussels while pregnant, and ensure that when you do, it is properly cooked. Here are a few recipes that use mussels as an ingredient. You can substitute ingredients that make you queasy, or the one your doctor asks you to avoid. Image: Shutterstock You
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6. Steamed mussels in tomato broth
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7. Yellow curry mussels with lime
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8. Fragrant mussels in coconut and lemongrass broth
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Mussels are nutritious shellfish that can benefit your and your unborn baby’s health. Expecting mothers can safely consume well-cooked mussels across trimesters during pregnancy. However, raw or undercooked mussels can contain harmful bacteria that can adversely affect your and your baby’s overall health. Make sure to purchase fresh mussels from a reputable supplier and maintain optimum hygiene while buying, storing, and cooking mussels. Consuming mussels can provide you with nutrients that can benefit your and your baby’s overall health. Was this article helpful? The following two tabs change content below.
Ria is a techie-turned-writer and writes articles on health, with special emphasis on nutrition. She did her B.Tech from West Bengal University of Technology and was previously associated with IBM as SAP ABAP technical consultant. She moved into freelance content writing in 2013 and worked for various websites including MomJunction, Brainpulse Technologies, and Emarketz India. Dr. Prachi Benara has over a decade of experience as an infertility specialist. Having done her graduation and postgraduation in India, Dr. Prachi trained in reproductive medicine and IVF in the UK. In addition to a one-year PG diploma, she worked as an observer in the Oxford University Hospitals and trained in IUI, ultrasound, and embryo transfer at the British... more |