https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:35:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1903512 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:04:16 +0000 dc yoga bee 1903512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: I asked my doctor on Tuesday, and she said it's the bigger fish that are only once a week. She said eat tuna, deli sandwiches are fine as long as place is clean, likewise with soft serve, and I can even toast with wine every once in a while (I won't be doing that though!) </p> <p>That being said, I just enjoyed a warm tuna sandwich from potbelly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1898207 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:04:59 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1898207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: oh honey I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'm afraid we will both just have to have faith that everything is okay. More likely than not it is. I think it would have to be pretty consistant over a much longer period of time to truly have an impact so that's what made me calm down. Just keep an eye on it from here on out and ill bet you'll have no issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1898179 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:55:26 +0000 cascademom 1898179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reviving this thread as I ate tuna cakes (solid white albacore) and a little tuna belly this weekend. At my girls' tea, I mentioned eating tuna with LO and got huge no responses. I then realized I ate a fair amount with weekend in the first trimester. Crap, now I feel like an idiot and hope I didn't hurt our LO in the works. I did tuna cakes because we had nothing to feed LO in the house after our fridge fun last week. Now, I'm freaking out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1838462 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:55:48 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1838462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: thanks! Unfortunately I think White albacore is what I had not chnk light but hopefully its all okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1838279 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:03:40 +0000 looch 1838279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm</a></p> <p>I thought that was a nice summary.They differentiate between chunk light (which I don't eat) and albacore (which I do) tuna. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1838270 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:00:22 +0000 gilmoregirl 1838270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: I got a lecture on tuna-eating from an acquaintance's boyfriend. wtf? </p> <p>@mrsmccarthy: I craved tuna when I was pregnant and always felt comfortable eating it. I just didn't have it daily. Now I really want a tuna sandwich. With mustard and pickles.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1838000 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 03:19:59 +0000 turquoisemama 1838000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: Ugh so frustrating how people love to lecture on things they know nothing about. It's not like you're taking shots or smoking! It's tuna! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1837967 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:23:34 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1837967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: Try not to worry. Your baby will be just fine :happy: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1837955 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:37:00 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1837955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHansen82: Thanks for saying this. A woman at work today saw me eating (chunk light, mixed with mayo and veggies!) tuna salad and gave me a hard time about it. I patiently explained that 1)my doctor said it's okay and 2) in my 29th week of pregnancy, I'm not quite as concerned since everything is well "formed" and is just maturing now. She continued ranting for another 5 minutes about it, and I was SOOOO frustrated! Just let me eat my tuna (one of the only proteins I've found appealing during pregnancy) in peace, lady! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829111 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:04:15 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1829111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had tuna many times when I was pregnant with Liam and everything was fine. I probably averaged a couple times a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829107 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:02:10 +0000 Bao 1829107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll be ok! I think you'd need to eat way more for it to cause even the slightest issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829101 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:00:16 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1829101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHansen82: oh, I like that number! I'm sure a lot of this is just nerves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829077 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:51:18 +0000 turquoisemama 1829077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry too much. Anytime I think I did something bad, I remember when I was in college I took a Human Development class and we learned that teratogens effect the fetus only 4% of the time. Those are pretty good odds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829046 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:39:58 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1829046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: thank you for reassuring me. I know it's silly. I just feel so guilty for anything I might do that could have ill effects. I hope that you're feeling better these days. I know it's been a tough pregnancy for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1829015 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:25:15 +0000 wonderstruck 1829015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple of times a week is fine. It's certainly not going to cause any sensory issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828949 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:05:09 +0000 Banana330 1828949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's the mercury fish recommendation from my local health unit.<br /> <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=50e85ce6dfb31410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD" rel="nofollow">http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=50e85ce6dfb31410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD</a></p> <p>Canned light tuna falls in the safe to eat often category... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828939 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:03:26 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1828939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. To be honest I have heightened worries this pregnancy because there are possible sensory issues with my son and in my family and some studies suggest that genetics can combine with certain environmental factors and trigger such things. I know that just as with every pregnancy there is a "what will be will be" factor and my son is the greatest gift in the world but if there is some way I can prevent my child from potentially having such challenges I would love to do so. Im sure I'm overreacting. I have no idea if it was white albacore or chunk light tuna but @blackbird: it was pretty close to the size of my head! A big sandwich a couple times a week. I haven had one in a few weeks now but my general seafood consumption this pregnancy has been careless and more than if like to admit. Not of the big offenders really but some tuna some shrimp some eel and some salmon. I really appreciate all of the encouragement. </p> <p>@Leialou: I may just mention it to my OB to see what she thinks.</p> <p>I guess I can't turn back time so why worry? I am pretty good at worrying though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828918 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:58:11 +0000 Meridian 1828918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you'll be ok! I eat a Jimmy John's tuna sub once a week because it's one of the few things i CRAVE! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828886 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:49:50 +0000 Adira 1828886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: hahaha, "size of your head" - love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828865 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:46:01 +0000 blackbird 1828865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB always said 12 oz/week is fine. So...unless your tuna sandwich was the size of your head and weighed almost a full pound, I wouldn't worry about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828829 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:40:03 +0000 Snowdrop 1828829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, all this is just recommendations without any real proof if you look into it further, plus I can't believe how many foods are on the avoid list on your side of the pond, we are allowed to eat sushi here (as long as it has been frozen first) and prawns/cold cuts are all fine too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828789 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:31:26 +0000 fairy 1828789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate tuna at least every other week while I was pregnant and had no problems. It wasn't even mentioned by my OB lol. Deli meat, sushi, etc were also not even mentioned - I think people make a bigger deal out of these things than they really are ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828787 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:31:07 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1828787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bet your ok. You could mention it to your OB if you're really concerned. Maybe she (he?) could ease your mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828783 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:30:23 +0000 snowjewelz 1828783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure you're fine! Esp if aside from tuna you're not eating fish for every meal (and not all fish have high mercury anyway). Don't worry :happy:</p> <p>ETA: Now I want tuna! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828774 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:28:12 +0000 ninja 1828774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate tuna about 2 or 3 times a week last pregnancy...totally huge craving. I've eaten it with this pregnancy too...as long as it's in moderation, you're fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828773 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:28:10 +0000 spaniellove 1828773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's totally fine. My OB went over all the do's and don't's of nutrition with me at the beginning and specifically talked about fish. He emphasized that I should eat fish period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828766 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:27:00 +0000 autumnlove 1828766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure it is fine! Craving tuna now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828724 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:14:59 +0000 sunny 1828724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure baby is fine! Chunk light tuna is supposed to have much less mercury than a big ahi steak. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828723 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:14:58 +0000 Adira 1828723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I suspect you are probably okay! I did a couple bad things when I was pregnant with Xander just because I wasn't thinking about it (deli meat, tubing, etc). I remember being so worried too, but he's fine. I'm sure your baby is okay too! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freaked-out-about-eating-too-much-tuna#post-1828720 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:12:56 +0000 mrsjyw 1828720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had some no-no's here and there with DS and he is healthy and thriving with no effects! </p>