Yes, eating river fishes like rohu is safe during breastfeeding. It is easily digestible and poorer in fat content. Moreover, these kids of freshwater fishes are high in minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. Very low mercury content in river water fishes makes it a good catch during breastfeeding. It is better to choose fish that are found in local ponds like rohu and hilsa instead of seafood that carries a risk of mercury poisoning.