Stilton

[Ellypoo]

Are you eating it or not?

NHS guidelines say that it's now safe to have, but my MW said no, not even cooked.

What do you think? I really fancy some, and DH bought some for himself for tonight but don't know if I dare or not.

[forgetmenots]

Watching with interest (Christmas not the same without it!)

[Rosiesharples]

I've had a little bit although didn't eat the really crusty rind....not sure that it makes that much difference! I figured if it's on the Nhs web site then I'll go with it, have had smoked salmon too which the website says is ok. I'm sure it's fine for an occasional treat.

[isambardo]

I've had a bit. I assumed it was okay because of the NHS guidelines and didn't bother to check with my midwife.

I am generally cautious though so I've avoided alcohol and questionable foods, but I do rely on the NHS website. If you listen to everyone's opinions you will cut out loads of things which used to be 'banned' but are now considered okay.

[StaceymReadyForNumber3]

Nhs says its fine as it is a hard blue cheese not a soft blue cheese. I've had loads this pregnancy.

[chocolateicecream]

It's not the same without a glass of red wine .

[miarosemum]

Yes it's fine to have as long as its a pasteurised one and is a hard Stilton and not moist in any way as this is where the listeria can come from

[Ellypoo]

Thanks all - had a tiny bit with a little sip (just wet my lips really) of DHs red wine, which went straight to my legs, but it was sooooooo nice!!

[Runningblue]

Oh my god 39 weeks and you've told me Stilton is allowed! I've been eating cheeky little nibbles on the sly and I'm not such a rebel after all

[backwardpossom]

I've eaten it a couple of times...

[Brugmansia]

I've eaten it and we'll have loads over Christmas.

(I'm probably not the person whose advice you should follow though if you're cautious a I've been eating all types of cheeses. I see the risk of listeria as pretty hypothetical with all cheese.)

[PeachTown]

We can eat Stilton????

!!!

[StuckInTheFensAwayFromHome]

I'm eating stilton - not huge quantities.
Am taking a haphazard approach to the pregnancy guidelines - so things like alcohol am happy to avoid, and any undercooked or raw meat and eggs. At work am avoiding the preprepped sandwiches (which it has to be said don't look overly fresh or appetising anyway) and generally choosing hot meals or soup.
(This does mean that I have also eaten some pate!)

[ZuleikaD]

The only thing I haven't been eating is liver and pate. Stilton's been fine for a while.

[PeshwariNaan]

The NHS website says yes. I had some earlier in my pregnancy and was really looking forward to having it at Christmas....!

[SaggyOldClothCatPuss]

"GET YOUR CHEESE HERE...LUVVLY CHEESE...."

[Nuttyfilly]

I can eat Stilton!!!!!! Oh happy happy days! I love it so much! Plus it's what our cows milk goes to make! I'm buying a nice big lump tomorrow!

[WingDefence]

I didn't know we could have Stilton now! Oh happy days

[LikeCandy]

Aurgh - I am not eating Stilton despite what it says on the NHS website as my midwife specifically said 'no' when I asked if I could eat it. The student midwife who was also in my 16w appointment said they're told to advise against it when asked directly about any foods with listeria risk (inc cooked Camembert)
This means my DH is being the cheese-police - if m/w said no, I'm not allowed

[ZuleikaD]

There hasn't been a cheese-related case of listeria in this country for over 25 years. If the NHS says it's ok then your midwife needs to check her facts.

[Bue]

LikeCandy, your MW and the student don't know what they're talking about - that's totally incorrect information. Am a student MW and I find quite a few midwives woefully outdated/misinformed in the food advice they give.

[Brugmansia]

Tbh when it comes to food advice I just nod along with the midwife and then ignore whatever she's said and go and do my own research.

[Teapig]

Oh happy day. A Christmas without booze is one thing but a Christmas without good cheese? Too much to bear. This has made my day.