The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has guidelines about consuming fish, including tuna, during pregnancy. In general, they recommend that pregnant women eat a 4-ounce serving of fish (about the size of your palm) 2-3 times a week. They also advise eating different types of fish rather than the same ones in order to gain maximum benefits. Fish contains a great amount of protein, omega 3s, vitamins, and minerals that optimize your health and your growing baby’s development.
According to Healthline, tuna contains a high amount of protein which helps boost your baby’s development. The popular fish also has iron which helps the baby’s nervous system and brain health, vitamin D for bone health, and B12, another nutrient important for the baby’s nervous system. In addition, each of these nutrients helps safeguard against miscarriage and preterm birth.
One of the most important nutrients found in tuna is the long-chain omega-3 fats known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These types of omega 3s significantly affect the development of the baby’s brain and nervous system.
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