do you consume raw milk and dairy during pregnancy?

[echospiritwarrior]

Why or why not?

I didn't have access to raw milk and cheese during my other pregnancies so I hadn't thought much of it. I usually listen to my body as to what I do and don't need during pregnancy and not the "experts".

I just wanted to know what you do/have done and why. thanks!

[echospiritwarrior]

nevermind, I found a wonderful archived thread here of all places!

doh!

[amberc727]

I know you found another link, but I wanted to respond here anyway. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and have been drinking raw milk since around 15 weeks or so. We moved to a new area a few months ago where we have access to a wonderful dairy farmer. It took me a while, and a lot of research to feel comfortable with it. I feel so much better giving my body, my unborn baby, my 2 year old son, and my husband, a living food instead of pasteurized nothingness. I've had no problems from the milk, and no complications with my pregnancy.

[AFWife]

My still nursing DS can't handle pasteurized dairy so my choices are Raw Milk or Soy Milk....

I choose raw each time!

[Kirsie123]

I am pg 23 weeks. And, I have been drinking raw milk since the 4th month. The only reason I had to wait is because the farm I get my milk from wasn't delivering until April.

I can't drink "reg" milk and I won't drink soy. Raw milk from a good source is far superior in nutrients as we all know.

[Metasequoia]

I always consume raw foods during pregnancy - milk, cheese, meat, eggs, etc.

[CookAMH]

I know you found your answer, but I wanted to add that for my next pregnancy, I will most certainly consume raw milk products (I like kefir), but I will not drink as much milk because of the carbs. I gained a good bit of weight and won't drink glass after glass like I did with my first pregnancy...but oh, is it good stuff!! The kefir will be excellent for keeping yeasties at bay, I hope.