Is it safe to eat goats' cheese during pregnancy?

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Goat milk is a nutritious addition to any diet given the number of vitamins and minerals in it. It has fewer calories than cow’s milk and is a good alternative for those allergic to cow’s milk. However, goat cheese is a different story altogether. Known as chevre, this is a soft cheese made from moulds. It is commonly used in restaurants and is an ingredient in many types of cheese salads. This type of goat cheese should be avoided as it can cause Listeria. However, some recipes use cooked goat’s cheese, and this is safe for you when pregnant. Hard cheeses made from goat’s milk can also be eaten safely during pregnancy

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Goat cheese is classified as a soft cheese. It is not advised to consume soft cheeses during pregnancy as they might be contaminated with Listeria bacteria which may cause food poisoning leading to miscarriage or stillbirth. It is rare but possible. Hard cheeses such as parmesan and cheddar are okay though. http://www.healthxchange.com.sg/healthyliving/womenhealth/Pages/Foods-to-Avoid-During-Pregnancy-Page-1.aspx

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