Eating walnuts during pregnancy

Walnut is an extremely nutritious dry fruit, rich in omega 3 fatty acid. It is advised to consume a good amount of fish when you are pregnant. If you are a vegetarian then walnuts are an excellent substitute for fish. It is beneficial both to the mother and baby. To list a few benefits, it is proved to improve
• The baby's IQ
• Vision
• Sleep pattern
It also benefits the mother by

• Lowering the risk of post-partum depression
• Lowering risk of high blood pressure
• Lowering risk of breast cancer
• Lowering of triglyceride levels
• Lowering risk of Alzheimer's disease
• Lower risk of blocked blood vessels

@Garima
Eating walnut during pregnancy is of great value for both, the fetus and for the mother. The omega 3 fatty acid which is present in walnut can reduce the chance of skin disease, such as eczema in the child. It also prevents developing asthma in the child. It also helps the fetus to develop a healthy nervous system.
Walnut also reduces the chance of developing pregnancy related hypertension. Woman, who has history of post partum depression, should eat walnut regularly during pregnancy.