Neal’s Yard Dairy does not offer medical advice on cheese and pregnancy, and we would always recommend seeking advice from your GP. We can, however, share with our customers what we know about cheese.   Women can still eat cheese during pregnancy, but should avoid soft, semi-soft and blue cheeses, which may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium causing Listeriosis. Listeria does not occur naturally in milk or cheese; instead, its presence indicates contamination of either the raw material or environment. We take all due care to ensure our cheeses meet uncompromising safety standards to minimise this risk. For further information please see our cheese and pregnancy page.