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Crabs!

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OompaLumpa · 14/02/2011 20:06

I am 22 weeks pg next weekend when DH and I are off for a much-awaited long weekend break on Norfolk. I love fresh crab and the area where we are staying has loads of amazing places to eat, including lots of fresh crab recipes! I know as a general rule you shouldn't eat shellfish but what exactly are the risks if I break the rules?

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whomovedmychocolate · 14/02/2011 20:07

Thought this was a my valentines day has gone very wrong post

Seriously I ate all sorts of seafood during both my pregnancies because no one told me I shouldn't. There is a risk of mercury poisoning if you live on tuna but other than that I can't actually see the risk.

2cats2many · 14/02/2011 20:09

Wow. I really thought this post was going to be about something completely different.

I ate everything they said I shouldn't while pregnant. Enjoy your crabs.

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OompaLumpa · 14/02/2011 20:25

Haha sorry guys! Didn't mean to mislead you

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whomovedmychocolate · 14/02/2011 20:29

Oh don't worry, I thought it was hilarious In fact I'm bumping this so more people can wander in and get confused

nitnatnaboo · 14/02/2011 20:45

Another confused one!

As long as you've cooked your crabs, they are OK - think it's raw seafood like oysters that is the potential problem?

lolajane2009 · 14/02/2011 22:10

lol such a funny title... you've made my day.

happycamel · 14/02/2011 22:16

also initially confused and now rather amused

Hot cooked crab (eg crab cakes) should be absolutely fine. You'd be advised to be wary of chilled seafood just because of extra risks to you and baby of food poisoning, pregnancy lowers the immune system so its harder to fight off.

If it doesn't smell or look great then be careful but otherwise have fun.

del1 · 15/02/2011 14:08

Well, I was naughty last night and had dressed crab as a starter for my valentines meal - oops!
Think its because it could have some bacteria called listeria on some uncooked fish / meat?
I feel ok today?!

doodledee · 15/02/2011 14:11

Love crab and would eat it while pregnant - been craving prawns and regularly eat them

lilly13 · 15/02/2011 15:51

I have fresh crab meat on several occassions during pregnancy. I think as long as you get food from a place with high hygene standards, it should be ok...

lolajane2009 · 15/02/2011 16:20

midwife said prawns are fine as long as they are cooked.

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