4. Fish with High Mercury Levels
I clearly remember googling specific types of fish when I went out to eat, fearful that I would eat something that would be harmful to my daughter. Certain types of fish contain high levels of mercury which is harmful to people in general. When you’re pregnant, it can be particularly damaging to a baby’s developing kidney, lungs, hearing, vision and nervous system. Ready for that list now? It includes orange roughy, tuna steaks, shark, swordfish, and canned solid white albacore tuna.