Linda G. Hsieh is a practicing registered dietitian with over
six years experience in clinical practice. Focusing on
prenatal and pediatric nutrition, she has worked as a
nutrition educator for over nine years.
Q:Should pregnant women avoid certain types of cheese?
A: Because soft cheeses, such as feta, brie, camembert, and roquefort, along with Mexican-style (e.g. queso blanco, queso fresco, queso decrema can be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria, these can be unsafe for you and your unborn baby. If you would like to consume cheese while you are pregnant, eat hard cheeses such as cheddar or swiss.
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Linda G. Hsieh is a practicing registered dietitian with over
six years experience in clinical practice. Focusing on
prenatal and pediatric nutrition, she has worked as a
nutrition educator for over nine years.
