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Caviar and Pregnancy

by RichardCramer » Sat Jul 05, 2025 12:01 pm

I’m currently five months pregnant and trying to stay cautious with everything I eat. I’ve always loved sushi and seafood, and recently I’ve been craving salmon roe. But I’ve read so many conflicting opinions online about whether it's safe during pregnancy. So I’m wondering — can pregnant women eat salmon roe, or is it something I should completely avoid until after I give birth?
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Re: Caviar and Pregnancy

by ShelleyElmers » Sat Jul 05, 2025 12:04 pm

That’s a very understandable concern, and I went through the same dilemma when my sister was pregnant last year. The short answer is — it depends on how the salmon roe is processed. If it’s pasteurized and from a reputable source that ensures cleanliness and cold-chain safety, moderate consumption can be safe and even beneficial due to the omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 it contains. However, unpasteurized or improperly stored roe poses a risk of listeria or parasites, which pregnant women should strictly avoid. There’s a useful breakdown of this topic on the Best Caviar website can pregnant women eat salmon roe https://bestercaviarstore.com/blogs/news/is-caviar-safe-during-pregnancy — they explain which types of roe are safe, what health benefits they offer during pregnancy, and how to store and serve them properly. If you're going to indulge, make sure it’s from a trusted provider that offers clearly labeled and safely packaged products.
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