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Tuna — pregnancy
Tuna and pregnancy: Caution. Limit to about 2 fresh steaks (or 4 medium cans) per week — tuna is higher in mercury than other fish.
Guideline answers for a general audience, not personal medical advice. Pregnancy, diabetes, gout and IBS are managed by clinicians — this page repeats what the public guidelines say, nothing more.
The answer
Caution. Limit to about 2 fresh steaks (or 4 medium cans) per week — tuna is higher in mercury than other fish.
Source: NHS (UK) · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Babies (weaning age) | Caution |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat tuna?
Caution. Limit to about 2 fresh steaks (or 4 medium cans) per week — tuna is higher in mercury than other fish.
Where does this answer come from?
The NHS (UK) guidance — linked in the source line below.
Does this replace my clinician's advice?
No. Guidelines are written for populations; your clinician's advice is written for you. If the two disagree, theirs wins.
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