Pregnant women can eat squid. The proteins and amino acids are essential for baby's development and your health. It may trigger allergies, so exercise caution. Avoid the squid snack variant packed with preservatives.

Squid is rich in nutrients that can prevent anaemia in post-partum recovery. Choose fresh squid and avoid the variant that contains preservatives which are harmful to your body.

You can eat squid when breastfeeding because it is rich in nutrients and it can normalise blood levels and relieve fatigue. Breastfeeding mothers must ensure that their babies are not allergic to squid, before eating it.

Squid is not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months.