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Fish

Mackerel

In pregnancy: Caution While breastfeeding: Caution

It depends how much

Why

Mediterranean mackerel: low in mercury, excellent omega-3. It is oily fish, so it counts towards the 2 portions a week. Avoid king mackerel, the large Atlantic species high in mercury.

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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