Halloumi During Pregnancy: What Cheeses Are Safe for Expecting Moms.

According to The Sun: Good news - pregnant women can consume halloumi.

However, it is important to ensure that the cheese meets two simple criteria before consumption.

• Fresh - this means it has not been left open in the refrigerator for a long time and has not yet expired.
• Made from pasteurized milk - this is milk that has been heated to destroy any bacteria. Supermarket cheese will inform you on the packaging whether it is pasteurized.

Since most people usually cook halloumi, anything that is not destroyed by pasteurization or lye is unlikely to end up on the plate.

Overall, halloumi is a fairly safe cheese to consume during pregnancy.

There are a few types of cheese that should be avoided during pregnancy.

Most cheeses that are pasteurized or cooked to temperatures are generally acceptable.

Cheeses to be cautious with include:

• Moldy cheeses. This includes camembert, brie, and some types of goat cheese. While they should be excluded from the diet in their raw form, they are safe if cooked.
• Soft blue cheeses. This includes gorgonzola or Roquefort. Blue cheeses are mostly safe if cooked.
• Any unpasteurized cheese. Sheep's, goat's, or cow's.

Thus, hard cheeses, heated cheeses, and pasteurized cheeses are safe options - just make sure they are fresh.

During pregnancy, it is better to avoid certain types of food to protect yourself and your baby from potential dangers.

• soft cheeses
• undercooked or raw meat, fish, and seafood
• bruised or unwashed fruits and vegetables
• soft ice cream
• undercooked or raw eggs
• unpasteurized milk
• alcohol

It is better to limit the consumption of such products as coffee, fish, and liver.