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Safe to Eat Scallop

Is it safe to eat Scallop during pregnancy, breastfeeding or while trying to conceieve?Is it healthy for infant, toddler or childrent to eat?

Trying to conceive

It is safe to eat cooked scallop in moderation while you are trying to conceive.


Scallop is rich in many vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12,E, K, C, folate, potasium, calcium, magnesiu, zinc, iron and copper.


Zinc is very important for male's fertility as it increases sperm count and sperm motility.


Folate, or folic acid is a must for women before and during pregnancy as it helps to prevent birth defect.


However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the scallop. Presence of mercury in the pregnant women has been found to be related to some birth defects and this heavy metal usuaully will stay in the body for quite long.


Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.

During Pregnancy

It is safe to eat cooked scallop in moderation during pregnancy.


Scallop is rich in many vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12,E, K, C, folate, potasium, calcium, magnesiu, zinc, iron and copper.


Folate, or folic acid is a must for women before and during pregnancy as it helps to prevent birth defect.


Zinc and vitamin C together can help to boost immune system of the pregnant women.


Iron in the scallop can help to prevent anemia as iron is important for red blood cell formation.


However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the scallop. Presence of mercury in the pregnant women has been found to be related to some birth defects and this heavy metal usuaully will stay in the body for quite long.


Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.


During Confinement

It is safe to eat cooked scallop in moderation during confinement.


Scallop is rich in many vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12,E, K, C, folate, potasium, calcium, magnesiu, zinc, iron and copper.


Zinc and vitamin C together can help to boost immune system of the new mothers who are very weak after birth delivery.


Iron in the scallop can help to prevent anemia as iron is important for red blood cell formation. This is important for new mothers who lost blood during birth delivery and through lochia during confinement.


However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the scallop. Presence of mercury can cause brain damage and other nervous system related problem. Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.


During Breastfeeding

It is safe to eat cooked scallop in moderation during breastfeeding.


Scallop is rich in many vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12,E, K, C, folate, potasium, calcium, magnesiu, zinc, iron and copper.


Zinc and vitamin C together can help to boost immune system of the new mothers who are very weak after birth delivery.


Iron in the scallop can help to prevent anemia as iron is important for red blood cell formation. This is important for new mothers who lost blood during birth delivery and through lochia during confinement. It is also equally important for newborns as they are growing very fast.


Potassium is important in reducing risk of heart related disease.


However, due to pollution, there is mercury found in the scallop. Presence of mercury can cause brain damage and other nervous system related problem.


Furthermore, you should watch out whether your child shows any allergic reaction after you eat cooked scallop. Therefore, you should limit the consumption to one or two times in a month.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat cooked scallop due to concern of mercury and food allergy.


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat cooked scallop due to concern of mercury and food allergy.


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat cooked scallop due to concern of mercury and food allergy.


One Year Old and Above Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat cooked scallop due to concern of mercury and food allergy.