Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive?

cyberdiva · Feb 27th, 2008, 12:34 AM

I absolutely LOVE sushi and raw oysters on a half shell. I stopped eating them because I'm trying to get pregnant. If my period starts, is it safe to eat until I try to concieve again? Or is it better to have if completely flushed out of my system? I am craving it so bad! I've stopped eating it for 2 months now. And my period just recently ended. And my ovulation day is 5 days from now. I'm wondering if it's safe to have an all day sushi fest. LOL!

BagAngel · Feb 27th, 2008, 12:37 AM

mmmmmm be careful with Sushi, full of mercury. I love it but don't eat it anymore only once in a blue moon when I go to Nobu in London! Theirs is irresistable!

beejerry · Feb 27th, 2008, 04:06 AM

I think you should avoid sushi now and wait for the next AF to come. But I hope you have no chance to eat it until 10 months later! I always have a feast when AF comes!

qtiekiki · Feb 27th, 2008, 01:41 PM

I don't think it's that big of an issue when TTC-ing. I would avoid it once you know you are pg. The first few weeks, the embryo isn't getting blood/nutrients from you yet; it's getting nutrients from the yolk sac. Try to avoid fish high in mercury (tuna, swordfish, tilefish, shark, etc) because mercury does accumulate in your self. Fish are actually good for you because of the DHA; it's the mercury that's bad. The issue with raw food is bacteria/parasites, specifically listeria in seafood if handled poorly. It's not really an issue if the restaurant is clean and handle raw seafood properly.

I had raw oysters the day of my missed period (I didn't think about the possibility of me being pg because we tried for a year and I was at the point when I am not sweating late period anymore). Since I found out, I haven't been eating raw food (not even medium-raw steak) except once. We went out for Japanese; I ordered teriyaki, cali roll and dragon roll. But when DH's raw sushi came, I wanted it so bad. So DH let me have one pair of raw salmon.

So I say have your sushi and raw oysters. Just don't eat too much. It's all about moderation when TTC-ing and pregnancy.

tabbyco · Feb 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM

^^ Great advice

VT Pooh · Feb 27th, 2008, 07:24 PM

I totally agree with qtiekiki.

I asked my Dr. He told me the reason not eating raw food is the germs/bacterica. You may get sick from it.

I got sick once very bad after having a fatty tuna. I was throwing up and sitting in the toilet all night. I don't want that happen when I am pregnant. So I stopped eating sushi once I found out.

I can tell you I miss it a lot.

When I was TTC, I don't eat Sushi after the O day. Once I get my period, I will have sushi.

Sushi, I miss you!!!!!!

cathymd · Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:07 PM

It's not just the bacteria and mercury you can get from raw oysters/sushi, it Hepatitis too! I love both and am trying to stay away for the time being...

Nola · Mar 4th, 2008, 05:29 AM

I heard it´s a no no. I´ve never eaten myself.

Feb 27th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#1
cyberdiva Member	Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? I absolutely LOVE sushi and raw oysters on a half shell. I stopped eating them because I'm trying to get pregnant. If my period starts, is it safe to eat until I try to concieve again? Or is it better to have if completely flushed out of my system? I am craving it so bad! I've stopped eating it for 2 months now. And my period just recently ended. And my ovulation day is 5 days from now. I'm wondering if it's safe to have an all day sushi fest. LOL!

Feb 27th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#2
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? mmmmmm be careful with Sushi, full of mercury. I love it but don't eat it anymore only once in a blue moon when I go to Nobu in London! Theirs is irresistable!

Feb 27th, 2008, 04:06 AM	#3
beejerry A Blondie Gal! Location: Silicon Valley	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? I think you should avoid sushi now and wait for the next AF to come. But I hope you have no chance to eat it until 10 months later! I always have a feast when AF comes! __________________ no expert, just personal opinion. ~ Always have room for a Blondie ~ Did someone say PINK?

Feb 27th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#4
qtiekiki Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? I don't think it's that big of an issue when TTC-ing. I would avoid it once you know you are pg. The first few weeks, the embryo isn't getting blood/nutrients from you yet; it's getting nutrients from the yolk sac. Try to avoid fish high in mercury (tuna, swordfish, tilefish, shark, etc) because mercury does accumulate in your self. Fish are actually good for you because of the DHA; it's the mercury that's bad. The issue with raw food is bacteria/parasites, specifically listeria in seafood if handled poorly. It's not really an issue if the restaurant is clean and handle raw seafood properly. I had raw oysters the day of my missed period (I didn't think about the possibility of me being pg because we tried for a year and I was at the point when I am not sweating late period anymore). Since I found out, I haven't been eating raw food (not even medium-raw steak) except once. We went out for Japanese; I ordered teriyaki, cali roll and dragon roll. But when DH's raw sushi came, I wanted it so bad. So DH let me have one pair of raw salmon. So I say have your sushi and raw oysters. Just don't eat too much. It's all about moderation when TTC-ing and pregnancy. __________________ Have: Tokidoki: Inferno Gioco, Adios Star Canguro, Paradiso BV, Foresta Zucca, Spiaggia Cucciolo, Citta Trenino, Original Print Angioletto, Tan Playground Caramella, Olive Camo PG Angioletto (Thanks vmasterz), Tutti Avventura, Original Print Ciao Fendi: Cognac Leather Spy LV: Monogram Klara Want: Fendi: Medallion and/or Black leather Baby Spy Chanel: Classic Flap and/or Cambon Tote

Feb 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#5
tabbyco Quirrel! Location: Right Coast	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? ^^ Great advice __________________

Feb 27th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#6
VT Pooh Member	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? I totally agree with qtiekiki. I asked my Dr. He told me the reason not eating raw food is the germs/bacterica. You may get sick from it. I got sick once very bad after having a fatty tuna. I was throwing up and sitting in the toilet all night. I don't want that happen when I am pregnant. So I stopped eating sushi once I found out. I can tell you I miss it a lot. When I was TTC, I don't eat Sushi after the O day. Once I get my period, I will have sushi. Sushi, I miss you!!!!!!

Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:07 PM	#7
cathymd Member	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? It's not just the bacteria and mercury you can get from raw oysters/sushi, it Hepatitis too! I love both and am trying to stay away for the time being...

Mar 4th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#8
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	Re: Eating sushi/raw oysters when trying to conceive? I heard it´s a no no. I´ve never eaten myself. __________________