I am currently trying to conceive and have started soaking almonds daily too. My mother-in-law says it is very good for egg quality and prepares the body well.
In this third trimester, I just mix peeled almonds into my warm milk to deal with my midnight hunger pangs. Soaking them is definitely the best way to avoid heartburn.
The best way is to soak 4-5 almonds in water overnight and peel the skin in the morning. It makes them super easy to digest and reduces body heat, but if you have any severe acidity issues, do mention it to your doctor.
I used to soak them overnight and then completely forget to eat them in my morning brain-fog, haha! But yes, soaking and peeling makes them much better for digestion.
Almonds are a great budget-friendly source of nutrition compared to expensive maternal milk powders. Just buy normal almonds in bulk, soak 5 daily, and peel them. It saves money and gives pure nutrition.
Look, don't eat them raw because the skin can be hard to digest and causes heat in the body. Just soak them overnight, peel them, and eat them first thing in the morning. Simple and highly effective.