If i recall correctly my doctor told me to stay away from eating that.
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.
You can have salmon once a week. Make sure it is completely cooked. Don't go sushi place.
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
Yes. It's the larger fish like shark & swordfish that contain large amounts of mercury that u should avoid.