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How much seafood should pregnant women eat?

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Another issue concerning the safety of eating seafood is possible chemical contamination. According to the EPA, some seafood may contain excessive amounts of mercury. The EPA issued a warning to all pregnant women not to eat more than one serving of seafood per week, since excessive mercury can cause birth defects.

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