Goat Cheese During Pregnancy: A Safety Guide Video

Pregnant and craving cheese? Goat cheese can be a tasty way to boost your protein and calcium intake — essential for your baby’s bone and brain development. But not all goat cheeses are created equal. In this video, we break down which varieties are safe — like pasteurized and hard goat cheese — and which to avoid, including mold-ripened and raw milk options that pose listeria risks. You’ll also get practical tips for buying the right cheese and simple meal ideas to enjoy it responsibly. Whether you’re planning salads, snacks, or homemade pizzas, this guide will help you make confident, healthy choices throughout your pregnancy journey. Press play now to learn how to safely add goat cheese to your diet and share with fellow moms-to-be looking for safe, delicious snack options..

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Swati PatwalM.Sc. (Food & Nutrition), MBA

Swati Patwal is a clinical nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a toddler mom with more than a decade of experience in diverse fields of nutrition. She started her career as a CSR project coordinator for a healthy eating and active lifestyle project catering to school children.

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