Is it really safe to eat soft cheeses while pregnant?

Soft cheese is not ideal for a pregnant women because it contains listeria bacteria, which causes listeriosis. It can cause diarrhoea, give you chills, aches and pains and even high fever. Although it is a rare condition, most pregnant women are advised to not eat uncooked cheeses as the immunity levels of at this stage are generally low. It's best to therefore, stay away from these types of cheeses. Instead, eat cheeses that are cooked thoroughly.