Unpasteurized Cheese

Because cheese is high in calcium, fat, protein, vitamin A, B12, zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin, it is good for pregnant women. Pregnant women are advised by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to consume at least 1000 mg of calcium daily to promote the healthy development of the baby's bones and tooth buds. This dietary need can be easily met with cheese.

However, unpasteurized cheeses like Camembert and Danish blue cheese may contain bacteria that can cause food poisonings, such as E. coli or listeria. Listeria can also cause flu-like symptoms, which for adults may not be deadly but which can be extremely dangerous for unborn babies. Instead, choose pasteurized cheeses like cheddar, which are high in calcium and totally devoid of harmful bacteria. They are not only risk-free but also have 492% more calcium than milk.