Comments on: I Know That You Are Supposed To Stay Away From Soft Cheeses While You Are Pregnant But Does Cream Cheese Count?

By: mom of many

mom of many — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:27:09 +0000

I have never heard of having to stay away from any foods while pregnant except for maybe some fishes. But I am sure that cream cheese would be fine.

By: frizzy-h

frizzy-h — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:16:26 +0000

As long as it’s pasturised, you’re good to go!

By: ?Invisible Pink Unicorn?

?Invisible Pink Unicorn? — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:00:54 +0000

Cream cheese is safe!

By: Renee M

Renee M — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:52:25 +0000

Cream cheese is fine!

By: ?A ?

?A ? — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:55:29 +0000

yes!! I am sure it’s fine. I ate it all the time when I was prego! love it!

By: Matthew's Momma

Matthew's Momma — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:26:27 +0000

Cream cheese is just fine!
When you hear stay away from soft chese, they mean more of the “specialty” cheeses which tend to be unpasteurized

By: Silverin

Silverin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:42:21 +0000

as the other answers – this is fine.
You need to avoid soft cheeses that have been allowed to mould (brie, stilton camembert etc) due to possible listeria infection.

By: Briezy's Mommy

Briezy's Mommy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:43:10 +0000

its’ A Okay, because it is pasteurized, it’s unpasteurized cheese you need to stay away from, and most soft cheeses are unpasteurized. Enjoy your bagel!

By: Jennifer D

Jennifer D — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:32:45 +0000

Any cheese is safe it is the way it is made that is unsafe. ANY Pasteurized cheese is safe to eat but if it is not pasteurized then it is not. You can buy pasteurized Feta cheese but some of it is not pasteurized. Cream cheese is pasteurized though so it is safe.

By: Brooklyn's Mommy

Brooklyn's Mommy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:50:56 +0000

Cream cheese is fine; is Unpasteurized cheese soft cheeses that are the problem, and almost all the cheese in Canada and the US are Pasteurized. Check the label if you’re in doubt, it should indicate either way.
People on here are going to have different opinions on what is considered ‘safe’ during pregnancy. You should also google your question and research for yourself.
Good luck!