Is eating goat cheese okay during pregnancy?

Answer 1

My midwife RECOMMENDED it, apropos of my constipation hassles. (Amazingly, it has helped a _lot_.)

The stuff about the "No! It's soft cheese!" here represents, in my view, some degree of hysteria.

One, listeria is rare, and two, not found only in soft cheeses. Meat is usually the problem, listeria-wise.

Two, the overwhelming majority of cheese that Westerners buy is pasteurized. If you're getting it from a supermarket, it's probably safe.

And goat cheese isn't always soft; there's a good firm brick of goat cheddar in my fridge.

Enjoy it!

Answer 2

hope this helps

Soft cheeses: Saying cheese is one of the tastiest ways to score calcium. But to make sure you don't also score Listeria, which are bacteria that can easily be passed on to your fetus, say no to any cheese that's unpasteurized (or "raw") — including soft cheeses like queso fresco, Brie, Camembert, feta, goat cheese, or Roquefort. Any pasteurized soft cheeses are fine, but if you're desperate for a chunk of Brie, make sure it's domestic and pasteurized — or cook it until it's bubbling before you dig in (for the same Listeria reason, heat cold cuts until steaming before serving, too). The ban on anything raw also applies to other unpasteurized dairy products and juice (including fresh-off-the-farm-stand cider).

Answer 3

Everybody on here except Kmennie are PARANOID!!
Goat cheese and milk is an excellent source of Calcium. It is actually recommended for pregnant women. It is also excellent for lactose intolerant people. It is way easier to digest unlike cow cheese.

Answer 4

Goat cheese is considered to be a 'soft' cheese and is not considered safe during pregnancy.

Answer 5

it really is excellent, I eat all of them the time on sandwiches, crackers, and grilled cheese! The cheese they pick you to stay remote from is mushy cheese like brie. one among those cheese you would use for sandwiches is thoroughly ok! 36weeks with toddler form one!

Answer 6

Listeria

You can get very sick from some ready-to-eat foods if you wait too long to eat them. The sickness is called Listeriosis. A germ called Listeria causes it. It's unusual because it can grow at refrigerator temperatures where most other foodborne bacteria do not. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it. Only heat can kill it, but if heated food cools, listeria may grow again.

You should avoid some foods and take special care with others to prevent listeriosis.
Who's at risk?

* Pregnant women and their unborn babies
* Older adults
* People with cancer, AIDS, and other diseases that weaken the immune systems.

How can I reduce my risk?

* Keep your fridge set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
* Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can.

Danger: Avoid These Foods

All pregnant women and others at risk should not eat certain foods.
Don't eat soft cheeses:

* Mexican-style soft cheeses including: queso blanco, queso fresco, queso de hoja, queso de crema and asadero
* feta, brie, Camembert, blue cheese, and Roquefort
* cheeses made from raw milk.

You don't have to cut all cheeses from your diet. Cheese can be a good source of protein, vitamins, and calcium when you are pregnant.

These cheeses are safe to eat: hard cheeses (such as cheddar and Swiss); semi-soft cheeses such as mozzarella, pasteurized processed cheeses such as slices and spreads, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.
Don't eat refrigerated smoked seafood right from the package:

* This includes salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna, or mackerel. They might called "nova-style," "lox," "kippered," "smoked," or "jerky." It is safe to eat smoked seafood if it is cooked in its dish, like a casserole.

Canned seafood is safe. Examples are canned salmon or tuna in a pouch.
Don't eat refrigerated pâtés or meat spreads. Canned meat spreads and pâtés are safe.
Don't eat raw (unpasteurized) milk or foods that contain raw milk.
Be Careful With These foods

* Ready-to-eat foods: Hot dogs, cold cuts, lunchmeats, deli counter meats, and other ready-to-eat foods. Eat these foods only if they're reheated until steaming hot. Even cured meats such as salami must be heated.
* Meats and seafood: Cook these all the way through. Stay away from rare meat and seafood.
* Leftovers: Reheat all until steaming hot.
* Fruits and vegetables: Listeria can grow on some fruits and vegetables. Do not buy sliced melon. Wash all fruits and vegetables with water. Scrub hard produce such as cucumbers and melons with a clean produce brush.

How can I keep my kitchen safe?

* When you buy pre-cooked or ready-to-eat foods that go in the fridge, use them as soon as you can.
* Clean your fridge often.
* Make sure that the fridge always stays at 40 degrees F or colder. Use a refrigerator thermometer.
* Read labels. Follow instructions on foods that must be kept in the fridge or have a "use by" date.
* Wash your hands with warm soapy water after you touch raw foods. Wash any knives or other tools you used with hot, soapy water before you use them again.

You can get sick from two to 30 days after you eat food. Pregnant women can start early labor if the infection spreads to the unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms:

* Fever and chills
* Headache
* Upset stomach
* Throwing up

Answer 7

no..it is considered a soft cheese..so i wouldnt eat it...good luck and congrats..

Answer 8

Just make sure it is pasteurized and you will be fine!

Answer 9

As long as it's pasteurized.

Answer 10

sorry, no it's not safe to eat, it isn't worth the risk of harming you or the baby....good luck and congrats!!!