During pregnancy, you should refrain from eating unpasteurised cheeses. Pasteurised cheeses, however, are okay to consume. Cheese is rich in high-quality protein and other nutrients that help improve metabolism, enhance physical strength, maintain intestinal health, prevent diarrhoea and constipation, and also stimulate the body's immunity. Calcium in cheese can especially stimulate baby's bones and brain development. Just be aware of the salt content and eat in moderation.

Eating cheese after delivery is not only comforting but also helps to boost your memory and aids breast milk production. Cheese is rich in high-quality protein and other nutrients that help improve metabolism, enhance physical strength, maintain intestinal health, prevent diarrhoea and constipation, and also stimulate the body's immunity.

Restrict the quantity of consumption of cheese while breastfeeding as fermented food like this can cause constipation and bloating. Though cheese is nutritious and rich in high-quality protein and other nutrients that promote mother's breast milk secretion, eating controlled portions is advisable.

You can introduce a very small quantity of low-salt cheese like cottage cheese at around 11 months. A very small amount of cheese helps in developing the baby's brain and bones due to the presence of high-quality protein and calcium.