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I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

Last post 08-05-2008 10:33 AM by Sara2800641. 6 replies.
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  • 07-07-2008 2:18 PM

    • LaurieF81
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    I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    And I don't want a teriyaki chicken roll, or a california roll, or a vegetarian roll.  I want Rainbow Roll, Super Catapillar Roll, Ninja Roll, and all the Ahi Sashimi I can eat!!!!

    :-/

    How dangerous is it really?????  If I go crazy one night (tonight) it's not like baby is going to all of a sudden grow another arm...right?  And, I'm about 32 weeks right now, baby's brain is really developing, so isn't the extra fish Good?  ;-)

  • 07-08-2008 10:55 PM In reply to

    • ~JuliaGulia~
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    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    Even though one of the main reasons for avoiding sushi during pregnancy is because of high mercury levels in the fish used, another and more dangerous reason is because of parasites in the fish.  All it takes is one time to eat a fish with a parasite to make you and/or your baby extremely ill.  But then another thing to think about is that Japanese women eat sushi all the time and seem to have healthy babies.  So ultimately the decision is up to you.  Personally I don't think it will do any harm.  When I was preggo the one thing I craved all the time was tuna sandwiches.  I asked my doctor and she said that I was allowed to eat one can a week and I was very happy with that :)

  • 07-08-2008 10:59 PM In reply to

    • ~JuliaGulia~
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    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    Here's something I found doing a quick search:

    I love sushi. Should I avoid it while pregnant?

    Written for BabyCentre UK

    Fiona Ford answers:

    It's safe to eat sushi when you're pregnant as long as the raw fish used to make it has been frozen beforehand. This is because occasionally fish contains parasites such as tapeworms, which could make you unwell if they are still alive when you eat the fish. Freezing kills the parasites and makes raw fish safe to eat.

    Most of the sushi sold in supermarkets is bought in ready made, not made at the shop. This type of sushi should be safe to eat, because if a shop or restaurant buys in ready-made sushi, the raw fish used to make it must have been frozen at minus 20 degrees C for at least 24 hours.

    But if a shop or restaurant makes its own sushi, the fish might not have been frozen beforehand. If you're concerned, ask the staff if they freeze fish before serving it raw.

    Sushi which uses cooked fish, such as steamed crab and cooked eel, is fine to eat while you're pregnant.

    If you make your own sushi at home using raw fish, freeze the fish for at least 24 hours before using it.

    Sushi is safe to eat when breastfeeding.

    Reviewed May 2008

  • 07-09-2008 4:14 PM In reply to

    • iluvellis
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    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    my friend is japanese and ate sushi the entire time she was pregnant and had no problems. i wouldnt eat it all the time...but once couldnt' hurt! just drink lots of green tea and eat the ginger. it is suppose to help kill the bacteria, if there is any.
  • 07-12-2008 9:35 PM In reply to

    • LaurieF81
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    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    Thanks for the tips Julia and iluvellis! :) I asked my OB if I could "cheat just once and have sushi" and she laughed and said YES! So, I'm going to take your advice: look for a place that freezes their fish, drink lots of tea and water, and I do LOVE ginger, so it's not a problem eating a bunch of that. :) ....Maybe we can go for our anniversary. Our 5-year is coming up on the 26th. :)
  • 07-16-2008 6:54 AM In reply to

    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    My OB says eat it and enjoy it....... just know where you are getting it from. Don't eat sushi from anywhere shady! Eat at a nice clean restaurant.
  • 08-05-2008 10:33 AM In reply to

    Re: I Really Want Sushi Tonight!!

    LOL-- That makes me feel better because I ate an entire Rainbow Roll the other night and it was DELICIOUS!!!!!! My poor kid--- I've had sushi, Diet Coke, Coffee, lunch meat, ahhhhh you name it, I've probably ingested it while pregnant..... the funny thing is I feel great right now and have been having a great pregnancy. Oh yeah, and I live on a farm -- so I've been cleaning stalls, lifiting hay bales, 50 lb feed sacks, etc, etc...... This kid should be tough!!!! ;-)
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