Can you eat raw milk while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid raw milk during pregnancy.
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Unpasteurized milk can carry listeria and other bacteria. Choose pasteurized or UHT milk.
Why
- Unpasteurized dairy and juice can carry listeria and other harmful bacteria.
- It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
How to enjoy it safely
Best avoided, so there is no safe way to prepare it. Try one of the swaps above.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat raw milk while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid raw milk during pregnancy. Unpasteurized milk can carry listeria and other bacteria. Choose pasteurized or UHT milk.
Why is raw milk a concern in pregnancy?
Unpasteurized dairy and juice can carry listeria and other harmful bacteria. It can carry listeria, bacteria that are rare but can cause a serious infection in pregnancy.
What can I have instead of raw milk?
Milk.
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