Stacie Tolen posted this: >>I'm wondering whether it's ok to continue taking fish liver oil at this time, >>considering the high amount of vitamin A. I'm assuming that the vit A in fish oil is not retinol??? Input greatly appreciated. Reply: It is safe to take cod liver oil during pregnancy. Primitive peoples around the world have given pregnant and lactating women special foods rich in Vitamins A and D. You might want to pick up a copy of Dr. Ron Schmid' book *Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine* to read about this. One teaspoon of cod liver oil contains 4500 units of vitamin A which is less than the RDA for vitamin A. It's safe to take up to a teaspoon per day while pregnant. It would be wise to make sure to eat dark leafy greens twice a day if you are not already. Great choices include kale, collards, mustard and turnip greens, also broccoli. Choose the darkest leaf lettuces when eating salads. Mesclun mixes are a great choice. They are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish the body and are important for you developing baby---including calcium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, and many others. Dark leafy greens contain nutrients that help with breast milk production, including vegetable source omega 3s (LNA). Also, seek out wild deep ocean fish from a reputable seafood shop in your area. That would be very helpful to add to your weekly diet, if you don't already eat such fish regularly. (I think you mentioned liking fresh tuna and others some time ago). You could grind raw liver and mix it into meatloaf or meatballs, using a ratio of 3 parts beef to 1 part liver, to moderate the flavor. Another (easier) option: Mix 2 to 3 teaspoons dried, powdered liver into 6 ounces low salt tomato or veggie juice (Muir Glen makes a bottled brand). NOW FOODS sells dried powdered liver from Argentine sources. The product has nothing added; it is very pure and convenient. Be well, Rachel