Is Striped bass safe during pregnancy?
Good Choice fish — OK cooked, but limit striped bass (ocean) to 1 serving (4 oz) a week and no other fish that week.
PregnancyUse with care
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceStrong
What the sources say
FDA/EPA place striped bass (ocean) in the "Good Choices" group for people who are or may become pregnant or are breastfeeding: eat 1 serving a week (4 oz before cooking) and no other fish that week, or pick from the lower-mercury "Best Choices" list for 2–3 servings a week. Cook to 145°F or until opaque and flaky; raw or undercooked fish is not recommended in pregnancy. CDC gives breastfeeding parents the same limits.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
striper, ocean striped bass
Sources
- FDA: Advice about Eating Fish
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- CDC: Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.