Hard cheese such as parmesan, cheddar and gouda are safe for consumption during pregnancy due to being made with pasteurized milk. For pregnant women, eating cheese can lower the chances of developing preeclampsia – which can be harmful to an unborn baby. The condition affects between five and eight percent of pregnancies in America, and its main symptom is hypertension. Furthermore, as previously mentioned, small amounts of cheese can help reduce high blood pressure.
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