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Yes. It's the larger fish like shark & swordfish that contain large amounts of mercury that u should avoid.
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The mayo clinic says catfish is safe.  There are healthier fish that are higher in omega-3s but catfish is still a safe fish to eat. I've read omega-3s are great for brain development so I try to eat as much sockeye salmon as possible while pregnant...which is only about once a week since it's so expensive...plus I've been feeding it to my daughter since she was 6 months, she's two now and loves fish.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-and-fish/art-20044185
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You can have salmon once a week. Make sure it is completely cooked. Don't go sushi place.
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I eat it. Just try to make sure it's smaller catfish bc they eat other fish and build up mercury. Or try an alternative  fish... not sure of one though.
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If i recall correctly my doctor told me to stay away from eating that.
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