Safe to Eat Lobster

Trying to conceive

First, it is safe to eat cooked lobster in moderation while you are trying to conceive.

Lobster is rich in zinc. Zinc can help to improve sperm count and sperm quality - both are important for successful conception.

Other vitamins and minerals in lobster included folate, vitamin B6, B12, E, panthoteric acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus. These minerals and vitamins are beneficial to the couples who are trying to conceive.

However, due to moderate level of mercury in lobster as well as parasites in lobster, it is better for couples to have moderate amount of cooked lobster while trying to conceive.

During Pregnancy

First, it is safe to eat cooked lobster in moderation during pregnancy.

Vitamins and minerals in lobster includes folate, vitamin B6, B12, E, panthoteric acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus.

Folate or folic acid is important as it prevents birth defects in the newborns.

Potassium is beneficial for the pregnant women as it reduces heart-related disease. High blood pressure can lead to many pregnancy complications during pregnancy.

However, due to moderate level of mercury in lobster as well as parasites in lobster, it is better for expecting mothers to limit amount of consumption of lobster.

During Confinement

First, it is safe to eat cooked lobster in moderation during confinement.

Vitamins and minerals in lobster included folate, vitamin B6, B12, E, panthoteric acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus.

These vitamins and minerals can help new mothers to recover after bith delivery.

However, due to moderate level of mercury in lobster as well as parasites in lobster, it is better for new mothers to limit amount of consumption of lobster.

During Breastfeeding

Vitamins and minerals in lobster included folate, vitamin B6, B12, E, panthoteric acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus.

Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure and it reduces chance of risk of high blood pressure.

Calcium is beneficial for the bone development of the new mothers and newborns.

However, due to moderate level of mercury in lobster as well as parasites in lobster, it is better for new mothers to limit amount of consumption of lobster.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat lobster due to concern of allergy and merucry as well as presence of parasites in lobster.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat lobster due to concern of allergy and merucry as well as presence of parasites in lobster.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your child at this age to eat lobster due to concern of allergy and merucry as well as presence of parasites in lobster.

One Year Old and Above Baby

First, you should watch out whether your child shows any allergic reaction to lobster.

Second, you must cook lobster thoroughly due to presence of parasites in lobsters.

Lastly, there is also a moderate amount of mercury present in lobster. Mercury will damage the brain and therefore is very undesirable.