Myth #4 Pregnant women should stay away from seafood. REALITY: In fact, eating lots of fish high in…

Myth #4

Pregnant women should stay away from seafood.

REALITY: In fact, eating lots of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury during pregnancyproduces smarter kids. Children whose mothers ate at least twelve ounces of seafood a week during pregnancy had higher verbal IQ, better social and communication skills, and superior motor skills, according to a study published in a leading journal.