Wafer Cookie
SAFE TO EAT
Waffle Cone
SAFE TO EAT
Waffles
SAFE TO EAT
Calcium
Your baby needs calcium to help build strong bones and muscles, and you need it because if you don’t get enough, baby will leech calcium off of your bones, which could make you develop osteoporosis later in life.
Iron
You need iron to help you and baby build healthy red blood cells as your blood volume expands, and it could also help prevent preterm birth.
Carbs
You need carbohydrates to help energize your body throughout the day.
Wakame
SAFE TO EAT
Folic Acid
You need folic acid to help build blood cells, repair DNA, and reduce your risk of preeclampsia, and baby needs it to build a healthy brain and prevent other developmental impairment, and heart defects.
Walleye Polluck (Cooked, baked, seared, grilled)
SAFE TO EAT
Protein
Protein helps you build cells as your body grows to accomodate and support baby, and baby uses it to help build healthy muscles and a brilliant brain.
Walleye Pollack (Raw or smoked)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Many types of sushi contain raw meat or fish, which may contain parasites which could get your baby sick. While the risk of contracting a parasitic infection from sushi is relatively low, and the infection could probably not cross the placenta and make your baby sick, the gastrointestinal problems it could cause in you are serious enough that it could hinder your baby’s development. Because of this, The Mayo Clinic recommends that pregnant women avoid sushi during pregnancy, but many doctors are mixed on the issue, so you may want to ask your practitioner for his or her opinion. Additionally, many types of sushi do not contain raw meat or fish, and are safe to consume as long as they follow your other dietary guidelines.