Can You Eat Cambozola When Breastfeeding?
Written by Jordan Morley · Reviewed against NHS: food and drinks to avoid when breastfeeding · Last updated 28 October 2026
Yes. Cambozola isn't on the NHS list of foods to avoid while breastfeeding. The pregnancy warning about blue and soft cheese is there because listeria can harm an unborn baby, and that reason ends at birth.
What the guidance says
In pregnancy, UK guidance tells you to avoid mould-ripened soft cheese and blue cheese unless cooked, because listeria infection can cross the placenta. Once the baby is born, the NHS advice on what to avoid while breastfeeding doesn't include any cheese. Listeria can still make anyone ill, so the ordinary rules apply: keep it chilled, eat it within its use-by date, and don't leave it out for hours.
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Cambozola: the other answers on this site
| Question | Short answer (links to the full page) |
|---|---|
| In pregnancy | Avoid |
Common questions
Is cambozola safe while breastfeeding?
Yes. Cambozola isn't on the NHS list of foods to avoid while breastfeeding. The pregnancy warning about blue and soft cheese is there because listeria can harm an unborn baby, and that reason ends at birth.
Do I need to wait after the birth before eating cambozola?
No set waiting period. The restriction was for pregnancy, so it ends once your baby is born.
Could cambozola upset my baby?
Nothing in cheese is flagged by the NHS for breastfeeding. Rarely a baby reacts to cows' milk protein, with skin reactions, tummy upset or eczema; if you think that's happening, speak to your GP or health visitor.
Was this different during pregnancy?
Yes. In pregnancy our verdict was “avoid”, because of a risk to the unborn baby (see our pregnancy guide). Those reasons ended when your baby was born.
What should I avoid while breastfeeding?
The NHS list is short. Caffeine: try not to have more than 300mg a day (a mug of filter coffee is about 140mg, instant 100mg, tea 75mg). Alcohol: it is safer not to drink, but 1 or 2 units once or twice a week should be fine. Oily fish: no more than 2 portions a week. Shark, swordfish and marlin: no more than 1 portion a week. Peanuts are fine unless you're allergic. Most other foods that were off the menu in pregnancy, such as soft cheese, pâté, cured meat and runny eggs, are not restricted.
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