Can You Eat Lobster While Pregnant

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You are now in a new adventure, pregnancy! You are expecting a beautiful baby, but you have many questions. How can we ensure that pregnancy is going well? There is a lot to discover when it comes to food. We don’t really know what else to eat.

The question of seafood often arises. Can pregnant women eat lobster? In this article we will see if it is advised to eat or not cooked lobster, then the precautions you should take to consume this seafood properly .After this article, you will know if you can eat lobster or not  while you are pregnant.

Can You Eat Lobster While Pregnant?

Shellfish and crustaceans, many questions about it. Can You Eat Lobster while Pregnant? The answer is YES, you can eat it during pregnancy. All you have to do is follow a few consumption rules that we will explain to you shortly thereafter. These instructions are important, so take the time to read them so you don’t make mistakes.

What are the conditions for eating cooked lobster during pregnancy?

The consumption of crustaceans and shellfish is usually limited to twice a week. To eat seafood, they need to be cooked. So in order to eat lobster when you are pregnant, it has to be COOKED. Here is the only condition to be met.

It is always better to buy fresh seafood and cook it yourself and keep it in a clean refrigerator if necessary. Don’t buy shellfish that are already cooked and available for sale.

If you follow these rules, you have almost no risk of becoming infected with listeriosis. It is a disease that is transmitted by bacteria in meat, fish, seafood and cheese. It is only killed if the food is cooked at at least 70 ° C. So of course all crustaceans and shellfish can eat, but in small portions so as not to absorb too much mercury.

When Lobster is Safe to Eat in Pregnancy

Below are examples of lobster dishes that usually mean the lobster is fully cooked and therefore safe to eat if you’re pregnant.

Boiled Lobster
Boiled lobster is one of the most traditional ways of serving it, freshly boiled lobster is perfectly safe to eat in pregnancy.

It’s also safe to eat cold, again, if fully cooked.

Grilled lobsterGrilled (or barbecued) lobster is common as a BBQ staple, this is also safe for pregnant women to eat if the lobster is fully cooked through.

We have a dedicated article on BBQ during pregnancy if that’s something you eat often.

Lobster rolls
Lobster rolls, subs or sandwiches are popular in many coastal towns. Since this is usually boiled lobster in a bun, it’s safe to eat lobster rolls when pregnant.

However, check if the mayonnaise in your lobster roll is made with pasteurized eggs. You might also want to skip the coleslaw if it’s served on the side.

Commercial mayonnaise usually is pasteurized, whereas homemade usually isn’t. You might be interested in this guide to mayonnaise in pregnancy that I also put together for pregnant women.

Benefits of Eating Seafood While Pregnant

Several studies have shown that the benefits of eating seafood low in mercury while pregnant outweigh the risks. In one study, women who ate less omega-3 fatty acids from seafood had a higher chance of becoming depressed during pregnancy and postpartum. This study concluded that eating seafood during pregnancy could improve pregnant women's mental health.

Another study followed 805 mother-child pairs and asked how much fish the mothers ate during pregnancy. Children of women who ate between 1 and 3 servings of fish weekly while pregnant were tested between the ages of 6 and 12. The children had lower metabolic syndrome scores, which meant they were less likely to get heart disease or diabetes.

Eating fish while you're pregnant may make your baby smarter and more well-behaved. A study of almost 12,000 women showed that children born to women who ate more than 2 servings of fish per week did better on tests of intelligence, behavior, and development than children born to women who ate less fish.  

Another study showed that 6-month-old babies whose mothers ate 2 or more servings of low-mercury fish weekly while pregnant had better visual recognition than babies whose mothers didn't. Women who are pregnant should eat 8 to 12 ounces of fish per week to get all of the health benefits