Fish Consumption During Pregnancy: An Opportunity, Not a Risk

Advice issued in 2017 from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)¹ recommends consuming 224 to 336 g (8-12 oz) (2-3 servings) per week of most types of commercially available fish during pregnancy, stating that “Fish and other protein-rich foods have nutrients that can help your child’s growth and development.” The 2017 advice recommends consumption of 2 to 3 servings of fish because of unspecified benefits for “growth and development.”