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Can I Eat Smoked Salmon Whilst Pregnant? Is It Safe?

New as of September 2022: The Food Standards Agency in the UK has now updated its advice. Cold-smoked, uncooked salmon is now considered a higher listeria risk in Britain, as it is already in the USA...

Can You Eat Cheesecake When You’re Pregnant? Is It Safe?

I write an awful lot about things with 'cheese' in the name on this site, and it's not surprising considering the minefield that is knowing which cheese-related products are safe to eat, and which...

Can Pregnant Women Eat Cream Cheese? Is It Safe or Not?

The guidelines on which cheeses pregnant women can eat are often blurry. Cream cheeses like Philadelphia and cheese spreads are soft in texture, so does that mean that they are one of the 'no-go'...

Can Pregnant Women Eat Halloumi Cheese? Is it Safe?

Halloumi (also called Haloumi or Helim) is one of those cheeses that causes confusion among pregnant women because it defies easy categorization. I love Halloumi and have researched in-depth...

Can Pregnant Women Eat Lobster? Is It Safe?

Lobster is one of those foods that pregnant women ask me about a lot. It's confusing because it's not clear-cut depending on the way the lobster is served, from bisque to rolls or cooked in...

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I'm Gina, the woman behind Pregnancy Food Checker. My mission is to help pregnant mothers enjoy food safely during pregnancy by banishing myths and giving clear, real-life examples. I hold a Certification on Nutrition and Lifestyle during Pregnancy from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and a Diploma in Human Nutrition.

All our content is either written or medically reviewed by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) for accuracy and in keeping with current advice on optimal maternal nutrition. I love writing about food and sharing knowledge in the hope it makes every pregnancy a little bit easier.

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