Pregnant and breastfeeding females are advised to consume at least 8 and up to 12 ounces of a variety of seafood each weekbut they should avoid certain species of fish, such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel, Why should pregnant and breastfeeding females avoid these fish species?.

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Pregnant and breastfeeding females are advised to consume at least 8 and up to 12 ounces of a variety of seafood each weekbut they should avoid certain species of fish, such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel, Why should pregnant and breastfeeding females avoid these fish species?.

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They may be high in mercury, which can impair the baby's neurological development
They are more likely to trigger food allergies in infants.
They may be high in potassium, which can cause preeclampsia.
They are too high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can cause hemorrhage in the infant.
Transcribed Image Text:O O O They may be high in mercury, which can impair the baby's neurological development They are more likely to trigger food allergies in infants. They may be high in potassium, which can cause preeclampsia. They are too high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can cause hemorrhage in the infant.
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