Question 1

is cheddar cheese ok to eat during pregnancy?

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Yes: Yes.   In general avoid soft cheeses ( brie, camembert, roquefort, feta, gorgonzola & mexican style cheeses)

Question 2

craving cheese and headache signs of pregnancy?

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Doubtful: Only pregnancy test is a sure way to know about early pregnancy. Cheese is a trigger of migraines in some people. Wine ( alcohol)  is another such trigger.

Question 3

is it ok to eat microbial rennet in cheese during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pasteurized?: If the cheese is pasteurized, then it doesn't matter what form the cheese is in, the key question is pasteurization.  Check the label and if it is, you should be okay. Best of luck.

Question 4

can i eat alouette soft cream garlic cheese during pregnancy?

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Yes: There is no problem with cheese or garlic, but  you should avoid unpasteurized cheese and dairy products during pregnancy. Eating contaminated unpasteurized dairy products can affect your pregnancy.

Question 5

is cottage cheese one of the dairy products that shouldn't be eaten during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

OK in pregnancy: Cottage cheese is pasteurized so it is considered safe to consume during pregnancy.

Question 6

when do ppl usually get cravings in pregnancy? is it normal to be 5-6wks an food not be appealing (except chili cheese fries of course)

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See below: It is common to have food cravings and food aversions and it can start in the first trimester.  Try to eat a healthy diet for your baby and keep followup with your ob.

Question 7

is it safe to eat american cheese during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any pasteurized milk cheese is ok.  American cheese almost always falls into that category.  Check the label.

Question 8

is it safe to eat blue cheese dressing during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: There are different types of blue cheeses, but in general there is a risk of contracting listeriosis from most blue cheeses.  It is easiest just to avoid all of these types during pregnancy.  

Here is a reference:  http://www.Babycentre.Co.Uk/x3175/is-it-safe-to-eat-cheese-during-pregnancy.

Question 9

can i eat pizza with ricotta cheese on it during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Sure: I suppose you like it, so go ahead, I assume you do not have dietary restrictions.

Question 10

is curdy cheese cottage discharge a sign of early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge: No. It is a sign of infection.

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