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Can I eat sushi while pregnant?

Sushi questions are common during pregnancy because the answer depends on the fish, preparation and freshness.

Short answer

Avoid raw or undercooked fish during pregnancy. Cooked sushi, vegetable rolls and low-mercury cooked seafood are usually the safer direction.

Safety note Choose cooked or vegetarian options

What matters for sushi

  • Raw fish can carry parasites or bacteria.
  • Some fish are higher in mercury.
  • Restaurant handling and freshness matter.

What to check first

  • Is the fish fully cooked?
  • What type of fish is used?
  • Was it prepared in a place you trust?

Safer next steps

  • Choose cooked shrimp, cooked salmon or veggie rolls.
  • Skip high-mercury fish.
  • Ask how the sushi was prepared before ordering.

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Sources used for safety framing

These pages are written as general food safety reminders and are checked against public guidance from FDA, CDC and NHS resources.

Published by Can I Eat. Last updated 2026-07-07.

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