Tuna while pregnant?

Question

Hi girls, 
Question, I was wondering how safe it is to eat tuna while pregnant? I'm currently 8 weeks. 
I usually just eat it once a day. And maybe like two tablespoons prepared with jalapeños, tomato and onion in a sandwhich or wheat tortilla. 
I was reading all different answers and wasn't sure. 
I don't have my doctors appointment till next week. So far this has been the best source of protein I've actually been able to keep down.
Thanks in advance ❤️
Oh and I eat the 'tuna light in water'

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I think you're only supposed to have it like once a week. You can still eat it, but in moderation and not regularly. I think they recommend that for seafood in general. But definitely to stay away from fish high in mercury like shark or swordfish.

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Thank you ladies for replying 😊 super sweet! 
I'll definitely stick to the 6 oz a week! 
Can't wait to get this first trimester over with, it's been so harsh this pregnancy!! 
God bless and baby dust 😘😘

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I was told tuna was perfectly fine. But my Dr said to eat the chunk light kind as opposed to the solid white albacore because the albacore is higher in mercury content. She never said anything about only so much or so often.

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👀 I crave tuna and eat it ALOT, thanks for posting this bc I really didn't know there was a limit smh I'm already 36 weeks I hope I didn't mess anything up

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it says like 6 oz a week.

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If you do some research, you will find that they are suggesting having more freedom with fish,  as the benefits of eating it greatly out weigh the disadvantages. Tuna was the only thing I could really keep down and feel okay eating to get my protein in as well, when I was in the early stages.. since you are only having a few tablespoons you and your baby should be absolutely fine!!

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I haven't had any tuna this whole pregnancy because my doctor said to avoid it altogether.  She said she would not risk the 6oz per week.  I miss tuna!  She also said to completely avoid lunchmeat (not ok even heated up).  I feel like she's super strict.

Tuna while pregnant?

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