PassoverFoods Question...Hopefully someone can help

I was just wodering if it's ok to eat chopped liver (I know...to some it's gross...sorry) and gefilte fish. I thought I read somewhere that liver wasn't good for you, or maybe it was pate. I don't remember. The liver is cooked first if that helps. The fish is made up of a few fishes ( whitefish, tripe and carp I think). As strange as it sounds these are actually foods I look forward to during the holiday! If anyone has an answer feel free to share.

Re: PassoverFoods Question...Hopefully someone can help

I'm really not sure, b/c those are the 2 things I don't eat at passover . It starts monday night though, why don't you give your OB a call monday morning just to double check.

Re: PassoverFoods Question...Hopefully someone can help

I think they make a vegetarian chopped liver that might taste the same. I wouldn't know b/c I've never had either.

Maybe do a quick internet search & see if anything comes up. I'm sure a few bites won't hurt though

Re: PassoverFoods Question...Hopefully someone can help

I was curious so I looked it up for you:

Is it safe to eat liver during pregnancy?

Fiona Ford answers:
Experts recommend that pregnant women - and those planning to become pregnant - should not eat liver or any liver products, such as liver sausage or pâté. Why? Liver contains very high levels of the retinol form of Vitamin A, which can be harmful to your developing baby.

You need to take care over the content of any vitamin or mineral supplement you may be taking, too. Vitamin A comes in two forms - retinol and betacarotene. If you want to take a multi-vitamin supplement, look for the kinds specially formulated for pregnancy, which do not contain retinol. Any supplement providing more than 3,300 micrograms (mcg) per day of retinol may harm your baby. The betacarotene form of the vitamin is safe, but check the labels carefully and ask your pharmacist for advice.

Similarly, care should be taken with fish oil supplements (as either capsules or oil). There are two types of fish oil supplement - those made from the body of the fish and those made from the liver of the fish. Supplements made from the liver of the fish, such as cod liver oil, contain the retinol form of vitamin A and need to be limited so that your daily intake does not exceed 3,300 micrograms (mcg). On the other hand, fish oils not derived from fish livers contain lots of essential fatty acids (omega 3 fatty acids), which help your baby's developing eyes and brain. Good sources include mackerel, herrings and sardines or, if you're not a big fish eater, you could take a fish oil supplement specially formulated for pregnant women.

Re: PassoverFoods Question...Hopefully someone can help

Thanks. I have been tryng to look it up and I can't find anything. Little bummed, but it's no big deal. Thanks again!