Monk's head : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis

Information

Pregnancy is a very important period for the health of the mother and her child to be born. It is therefore important to carefully choose the foods that are consumed. The monk's head is a hard cheese that contains living bacteria, and although it is a very popular cheese, it is often not recommended for pregnant women. The monk's head is a long maturation cheese, which means that it is exposed to air for a long time. This promotes the multiplication of bacteria and microorganisms, which can be harmful to health. In addition, the head of the monk is an unsuccessful pressed cheese, which means that it does not undergo the high heat necessary to eliminate bacteria. Although the head of a monk is not considered dangerous, it is better to avoid consuming it during pregnancy, because the bacteria and the microorganisms it contains can be toxic to the fetus. It is important to check the labeling of cheeses well before consuming them, and it is better to stick to cooked cheeses, such as cheddar, gouda or parmesan.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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