What kind of fish is good for pregnant women to eat?

　　Whether it is marine fish or freshwater fish, it is good for the development of the baby. In short, it is best to eat more hairtail, Spanish mackerel and other marine non-cultured fish. In comparison, these fish are least polluted. Freshwater fish are also okay if they can be kept green and pollution-free. Let’s take a look at them below.

　　1. Cuttlefish

　　It has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, clearing the stomach and removing heat. It has the functions of nourishing blood, improving eyesight, stimulating menstruation, preventing miscarriage, promoting labor, stopping bleeding, and promoting lactation.

　　2. Carp

　　It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and appetizing, diuresis and reducing swelling, relieving cough and asthma, clearing away heat and detoxifying. At the same time, it has the effect of relieving miscarriage and promoting lactation for pregnant women.

　　3. Herring

　　It has the functions of nourishing qi and nourishing the stomach, reducing dampness and diluting water, dispelling wind and relieving troubles. The trace elements such as zinc and selenium it contains help fight cancer.

　　4. Black fish

　　It has the functions of tonifying the spleen and diluting water, removing blood stasis and regenerating new energy, clearing away heat and dispelling wind, and tonifying the liver and kidneys. Cooking snakeheaded fish with ginger and red dates has an auxiliary effect in the treatment of tuberculosis. Snakehead fish stewed with brown sugar can cure nephritis. Pregnant women eating steamed black fish can promote lactation and replenish blood.

　　5. Silver carp

　　It has the functions of warming and replenishing qi, warming the stomach, and moisturizing the skin. It is a warming and replenishing qi and health-preserving food. Boiled fish with tofu is a good way to match it. The complementary amino acids of the two high-protein foods are better for pregnant women.

　　6. Crucian carp

　　It has the functions of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen, diuresis and swelling, clearing heat and detoxifying, unblocking collaterals and lowering breasts. For patients with ascites, taking fresh crucian carp and adzuki beans in soup is effective. Simmering fresh crucian carp and pig's trotters together and eating them in soup can cure lactation in pregnant women. Crucian carp oil is beneficial to cardiovascular function, can also reduce blood viscosity and promote blood circulation.