Can You Eat Double Cream When Pregnant

Yes, you can eat double cream when you are pregnant, as long as it is pasteurised. Most cream available in shops, including single cream, double cream, and whipped cream, is pasteurised and therefore considered safe during pregnancy^[1][3][7].

The only exception is raw or unpasteurised cream, which can sometimes be found at farmers’ markets or farm shops. Unpasteurised cream can contain harmful bacteria such as Listeria, which poses a risk of listeriosis—an infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns. Pregnant women are more susceptible to this infection, so it’s best to avoid raw or unpasteurised cream completely^[1][3][6].

If you are unsure whether a product is pasteurised, check the packaging or ask the retailer. Additionally, cream is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation, as part of a balanced pregnancy diet^[2].

References

• [1] Foods to avoid in pregnancy – NHS
• [2] Have a healthy diet in pregnancy
• [3] Can you eat cream when pregnant? – Netmums
• [6] Food safety during pregnancy – PMC
• [7] Drinking milk and eating dairy products when pregnant – Mumsnet