Jan 23 2008
Pregnancy and Fish
What fish should women avoid during pregnancy? Pregnant women and women considering pregnancy should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they could contain enough mercury to harm an unborn infant’s nervous system, according to an FDA advisory.The advisory says that young children and nursing women also should avoid those species of fish, which tend to live longer and have higher mercury concentrations in their tissues.
In its advisory, the FDA says that fish are an important source of protein and part of a healthful diet. Joseph Levitt, director of CFSAN, says pregnant women safely can eat 12 ounces of other types of cooked fish each week. Levitt says that it’s important to eat a variety of other kinds of fish.
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Following the holidays, your children most likely have more toys than they have places to put them. With toy boxes bursting at the seams, closets piled full of odds-n-ends and stuffed animals peaking out from underneath their beds you probably don’t know what to do with all the older toys your children have discarded. Instead of tossing them into the garbage, why not try some new strategies this year? If you have more than one child, some toys may be happily passed to younger siblings. These toys may seem extra special coming from the older sibling, whom they look up to and admire. But, that doesn’t solve the overflowing toy box problem. After sorting, you may find some toys that would be perfect for grandma’s (or other friends and family you visit often). By shipping some toys to their house, you gain more space at your house. The next time your children go for a visit, they become new and interesting all over again! Think of friends with children who might appreciate a few “new” toys, but don’t overload them. They may be suffering the same toy trouble as you. Other options are: consignment shops and resale stores, donating to churches or hospitals who are seeking out toy donations as well as giving to organizations such as the Salvation Army or other community centers for the less fortunate. Before giving any toy away, be sure to check it over thoroughly for safety hazards. If it’s dangerous or broken and unable to be fixed, it’s best suited for the trash.
Thank goodness it’s Friday. I’m sure all of these new moms, were thinking that when they delivered these precious bundles, and all on the same day!
