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Fish consumption during pregnancy: an overview of the risks and benefits.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18586185     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Evidence supports the benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy, primarily because of the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the neurodevelopment of the fetus. Many fish may also be potent sources of methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenol exposure, which have been shown to have severe negative impacts on both the mother and fetus. Therefore, all women of childbearing age should be informed of both the benefits and risks of fish consumption.
Authors:
Tiffany Dovydaitis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of midwifery & women's health     Volume:  53     ISSN:  1542-2011     ISO Abbreviation:  J Midwifery Womens Health     Publication Date:    2008 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-30     Completed Date:  2008-11-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100909407     Medline TA:  J Midwifery Womens Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  325-30     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Room 427, Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. dtiffany@nursing.upenn.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Carcinogens
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
Female
Fetus / drug effects*,  metabolism
Fishes
Food Contamination / analysis*
Humans
Methylmercury Compounds / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  analysis
Polychlorinated Biphenyls / administration & dosage,  adverse effects,  analysis
Pregnancy
Risk Assessment*
Seafood / adverse effects,  analysis
Water Pollutants, Chemical / adverse effects*,  metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Carcinogens; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; 0/Methylmercury Compounds; 0/Polychlorinated Biphenyls; 0/Water Pollutants, Chemical

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