Safe to Eat Cheese

Trying to conceive

It is healthy to have cheese while couples are trying to conceive.

This full-fat dairy has been found to decrease ovulation infertility.

Cheese is rich in calcium which can improve the reproductive health of the couples and therefore increase chance of conception.

During Pregnancy

It is generally safe for pregnant women to eat cheese during pregnancy.

Pregnant women need to be mindful of some soft cheeses like danish blue, gorgonzola, roquefort and soft cheese with white rinds. These cheeses need to be cooked before they can be consumed. This is because these cheeses contain moisture which provides an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.

Cheese does offer a range of health benefits for the pregnant women.

Cheese is rich in calcium which is beneficial for the bone development of the growing fetus.

Cheese is also rich in protein and minerals like potassium, phosphorus and magnesium which are beneficial for both the expecting mothers and the babies.

During Confinement

It is generally safe for new mothers to have cheese during confinement.

Pregnant women need to be mindful of some soft cheeses like danish blue, gorgonzola, roquefort and soft cheese with white rinds. These cheeses need to be cooked before they can be consumed. This is because these cheeses contain moisture which provides an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.

Cheese does offer a range of health benefits for the new mothers.

Cheese is rich in protein which can provide energy for the new mothers to recover.

Cheese is also rich in minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium which are beneficial for the new mothers to recover after birth delivery.

During Breastfeeding

Moderate amount of consumption of cheese is acceptable.

Cheese is rich in protein which can provide nursing mothers sufficient energy.

Cheese is also rich in calcium. Calcium is essential for the bone development of the growing fetus.

However, cheese is hard to digest, it may therefore cause issue in digestive system in both the nursing mothers and the growing babies.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby to eat cheese at this age.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

You can consider introducing cheese to your baby when he or she turns 8 months old.

You will need to monitor reaction from your baby after eating cheese to make sure he or she does not show any allergic reaction to it.

Even your baby does not show any allergic reaction, you should not let him or her eat cheese in excess. Cheese is hard to digest and may cause problem in your baby's digestive system.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You will need to monitor reaction from your baby after eating cheese to make sure he or she does not show any allergic reaction to it.

Even your baby does not show any allergic reaction, you should not let him or her eat cheese in excess. Cheese is hard to digest and may cause problem in your baby's digestive system.

Nutrition that can be found in cheese includes vitamin A, E, calcium, potassium and magnesium which are good for the healthy development of your baby.

One Year Old and Above Baby

You will need to monitor reaction from your baby after eating cheese to make sure he or she does not show any allergic reaction to cheese.

Even your baby does not show any allergic reaction, you should not let him or her eat cheese in excess. Cheese is hard to digest and may cause problem in your baby's digestive system.

Nutrition that can be found in cheese includes vitamin A, E, calcium, potassium and magnesium which are good for the healthy development of your baby.