In October 2007, HMHB was part of a Maternal Nutrition Group made up of academics in obstetrics and nutritionists that released recommendations on seafood consumption during pregnancy.Experts in Obstetrics and Nutrition Unveil Seafood Consumption Recommendations During Pregnancy, Press Release, October 4, 2007 This recommendation conflicted with official public health advice from EPA/FDA, due to the amount of mercury found in seafood posing a risk to fetal and newborn brain development.
