Can You Eat Philadelphia When Breastfeeding?
Reviewed against NHS breastfeeding & diet guidance · Updated September 2026
Nutritional data sourced from USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England. Always consult a registered dietitian for personal dietary advice.
Philadelphia is safe while breastfeeding — the pregnancy caution around unpasteurised dairy no longer applies to you (though pasteurised is still the sensible choice for general food safety).
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Common questions
Is philadelphia safe while breastfeeding?
Philadelphia is safe while breastfeeding — the pregnancy caution around unpasteurised dairy no longer applies to you (though pasteurised is still the sensible choice for general food safety).
Was this different during pregnancy?
During pregnancy the verdict for philadelphia was “Safe If Pasteurised” — see our pregnancy guide for the full explanation. Many pregnancy restrictions exist to protect the placenta and developing baby, and no longer apply once your baby is born.
Does what I eat pass into breast milk?
Traces of what you eat and drink do reach breast milk, which is why caffeine and alcohol carry breastfeeding guidance. For most ordinary foods the amounts are tiny and harmless — a varied maternal diet is actually thought to help babies accept new flavours later.
What should I actually avoid while breastfeeding?
The short NHS list: keep caffeine low (~200mg/day), keep alcohol occasional and timed away from feeds, limit oily fish to 2 portions a week, and have no more than 1 weekly portion of shark, swordfish or marlin. Almost everything else — soft cheese, pâté, sushi, runny eggs, cured meat — is back on the menu.
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