Can Raisins, Pistachios, Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans And Cranberry Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 18 Dec 2017

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Mon, 18 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : My wife is 36 weeks pregnant. Is it good to take all kind of dry fruits at this time like- raisins, cashews, pistachio, walnuts, almond, pine nuts, pecans, dried cranberry?
Anything from this to be avoided?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
She can eat but in appropriate amount.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks For trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,she can eat all the nuts but in appropriate amount because it may cause constipation.
Some dry nuts are causing allergy so be careful for the same.
Hope Found Useful,Feel free to ask more information.
Good Luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar