Prenatal nutritionMay 21, 20261 min readUpdated August 9, 2026

Soft cheese and unpasteurized dairy in pregnancy

Listeria risk, what to avoid, safe alternatives, and tips for Vietnamese cheeses and yogurt drinks.

Keywords

Bầu Ăn Gì? Team · References CDC, NHS

Risk

Unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses can carry Listeria, which is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

Avoid

Raw milk, artisan soft cheeses unless labeled pasteurized and cooked.
Soft ripened cheeses with rind (brie-style) unless heated until steaming.

Safer choices

Pasteurized milk, yogurt, hard cheeses.
Cook dishes containing cheese until bubbling hot.

Tips in Vietnam

Buy dairy with clear pasteurization labels; prefer reputable brands for yogurt drinks (sữa chua). When unsure, choose well-cooked dishes.

Meal planner

Get balanced pregnancy nutrition suggestions

Personalized Vietnamese meals with safety notes — free, no login.

Related articles

Prenatal nutritionAugust 25, 20262 min read

First Trimester Nutrition Checklist: Folate, Iron, and Safer Foods

Prioritize folic acid, iron-rich foods, hydration, and cooked foods during weeks 1-12

First trimester#first trimester #folate #iron in pregnancy

Prenatal nutritionAugust 25, 20263 min read

First Trimester Nutrition Checklist: Folate, Iron, and Safer Foods

Prioritize folic acid, iron-rich foods, hydration, and cooked foods during weeks 1-12

First trimester#first trimester #folate #iron in pregnancy

Prenatal nutritionAugust 24, 20263 min read

First Trimester Nutrition Checklist: Folate, Iron, and Safer Foods

Prioritize folic acid, iron-rich foods, hydration, and cooked foods during weeks 1–12

First trimester#first trimester #folate #iron in pregnancy