A review of guidance on fish consumption in pregnancy: is it fit for purpose?

Taylor, Caroline M; Emmett, Pauline M; Emond, Alan; Golding, Jean

doi:10.1017/s1368980018000599

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“…The type and quantity of fatty acids and chemical pollutants varied in fish and shellfish (Guldner et al, 2007). The new mothers in this study did not consume fish predatory species, which are prevented by many countries and agencies that include shark, swordfish, marlin, orange rough and escolar (Taylor et al, 2018). More than 65% of new mothers did not change the pattern of their intake of fish, crustaceans and/or mollusks during pregnancy as compared to the pre-pregnancy period and after the birth of their children as compared with the pregnancy period.…”

Section: Consumption Of Fish Crustaceans and Mollusks During Pre-prmentioning

confidence: 81%

“…This advice varies from country to country. The advice mainly focuses on the content of mercury in fish in order to maintain the health of the pregnant woman and the health of her fetus (Taylor et al, 2018). It is worthy to mention that there are no programs in the State of Libya at present for advising for pregnant women.…”

Section: New Mothers' Knowledge On the Benefits And Risks Of Fish Conmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Fetal exposure is associated with maternal exposure (Dariush Mozaffarian and Rimm, 2006). The fetus is susceptible to the toxic effects of mercury because of its possible transmission from the placenta (Taylor et al 2018). It was found that mothers who highly consume fish during pregnancy may be exposed to MeHg, which may nega-tively affect the development of the fetal brain (Strain, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several countries have provided guidance regarding the types of fish that a pregnant woman should consume during pregnancy and the types that should be avoided, ensuring that the fetus gets omega-3 fatty acids and harmful effects of mercury element on the neurodevelopment of the fetus can be avoided (Verger et al, 2007;Oken & Bellinger, 2008Taylor et al, 2018and EPA & FDA, 2019. The EPA and FDA advised women and young children as followed: (i) Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish, because they contain high levels of mercury, (ii) Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that contains lower mercury, such as shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish (AEP and FAO, 2019).…”

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Fish Consumption and knowledge of Chemical Pollutants among a Sample of Women Who Recently Gave Birth in Tripoli, Libya

Abuhlega¹,

Maamar²

2020

Jour. Agri. & Mar. Scie.

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Fish and fish products are important sources of nutritional elements, especially iodine and unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3). These are essential for pregnant women and their embryos during a pregnancy period. However, women and their embryos may be exposed to chemical pollutants when they consume fish. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the consumption pattern of fish during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy periods, and explore the awareness on the chemical pollutants in fish among the women who recently gave birth in Tripoli city, Libya. This study targeted 370 women randomly in Tripoli city and collected data through a face to face questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: characteristics of new mothers; consumption of fish, crustaceans, mollusks and canned fish; and knowledge on the importance and risks of eating fish and fish products. The results showed that eating fish, crustaceans, and mollusks once a month was the highest proportion in the three periods with a percentage of 38, 38 and 41%, respectively. Sardine, sea bream and mackerel were the most fish common consumed by new mothers during the three periods. More than half of the mothers did not change the pattern of their consumption of fish, crustaceans and/or mollusks during pregnancy as compared to the pre-pregnancy period and after the birth of their children as compared to the pregnancy period. The canned tuna was the most canned fish consumed by respondents (93%). More than half of mothers realized that eating fish is important for health in general and for pregnant women with a percentage of 58 and 59%, respectively. The results of this study showed that there was a great need to raise the awareness of new mothers about chemical pollutants in fish. Furthermore, effective programs should be adopted by the competent authorities to educate mothers about what types and amounts of fish they should consume during pregnancy and the types that should be avoided.

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Section: Consumption Of Fish Crustaceans and Mollusks During Pre-prmentioning

confidence: 81%

Section: New Mothers' Knowledge On the Benefits And Risks Of Fish Conmentioning

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Fish Consumption and knowledge of Chemical Pollutants among a Sample of Women Who Recently Gave Birth in Tripoli, Libya

Abuhlega¹,

Maamar²

2020

Jour. Agri. & Mar. Scie.

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“…Greater male and female seafood intake were associated with a higher sexual intercourse frequency (SIF) and fecundity among a large prospective cohort of couples attempting pregnancy [34]. In the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, seafood intake was positively associated with birth weight [35]. However, with the increase in the demand for fish and seafood, aquaculture production is increasing, which could lead to new risks that will need to be addressed in the future to control foodborne pathogens.…”

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Nutritional Value and Associated Potentials Risks of Seafood Consumption

Mohiuddin¹

2016

ACT

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Seafood provides essential nutrients to the body. A study funded by CDC found that eating seafood for essential Omega-3 fatty acids can prevent 84,000 deaths each year. According to a Harvard study, 3-ounce servings of fatty fish a week reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by nearly 40%. Eating 8 two servings of fish per week during pregnancy can improve baby's IQ, cognitive development, and eye health. Older adults with the highest fish consumption live and average of 2.2 years longer. But all these statements possess another side of the coin. Food-born poisoning, mercury-leadarsenic-cadmium poisoning, exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) raised the issue of safety with aberrant consumption of seafoods. Seafood choices that are very low in mercury include: salmon, sardines, pollock, flounders, cod, tilapia, shrimp, oysters, clams, scallops and crab. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have developed the following advice to help consumers minimize risks that could be associated with mercury in seafood.

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Fallacies in Medicine and Health

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A review of guidance on fish consumption in pregnancy: is it fit for purpose?

Cited by 53 publications

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Fish Consumption and knowledge of Chemical Pollutants among a Sample of Women Who Recently Gave Birth in Tripoli, Libya

Fish Consumption and knowledge of Chemical Pollutants among a Sample of Women Who Recently Gave Birth in Tripoli, Libya

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