Is it safe to eat sushi or sashimi if I am pregnant?

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  1. Dr. Stephen E. Clark
     
    Dr. Stephen E. Clark of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    The best advice for pregnant women when it comes to raw fish in the form of sushi or sashimi is that because of the potential for contaminated meat, it should be avoided. In general, all meat during pregnancy should be thoroughly cooked.
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    The best advice for pregnant women when it comes to raw fish in the form of sushi or sashimi is that because of the potential for contaminated meat, it should be avoided. In general, all meat during pregnancy should be thoroughly cooked. More