Abstract
Evidence supports the benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy, primarily because of the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the neurodevelopment of the fetus. Many fish may also be potent sources of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenol exposure, which have been shown to have severe negative impacts on both the mother and fetus. Therefore, all women of childbearing age should be informed of both the benefits and risks of fish consumption.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Carcinogens
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Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
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Female
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Fetus / drug effects*
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Fetus / metabolism
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Fishes
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Food Contamination / analysis*
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Humans
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Methylmercury Compounds / administration & dosage
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Methylmercury Compounds / adverse effects
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Methylmercury Compounds / analysis
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls / administration & dosage
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls / adverse effects
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls / analysis
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Pregnancy
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Risk Assessment*
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Seafood / adverse effects
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Seafood / analysis
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / adverse effects*
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism
Substances
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Carcinogens
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Fatty Acids, Omega-3
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Methylmercury Compounds
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Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls