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Safe to Eat Wine

Trying to conceive

Try to avoid wine during second half of your menstrual cycle if you are trying to conceive.

If you get pregnant, alcohol in the wine can have a serious negative effect on the development of the fetus.

Alcohol in wine can cause abnormalities in the development of the fetus and therefore should be avoided.

During Pregnancy

Wine must be avoided during pregnancy.

Alcohol in wine will enter the bloodstream, cross the placenta and enter the growing fetus. Alcohol in wine can cause abnormality in the development of the fetus. Research has shown that expecting mothers who drink a lot alcohol during pregnancy, is much more likely to give birth to retarded babies or babies with defects.

Alcohol in wine can also cause miscarriage.

During Confinement

Wine should be avoided during confinement if new mothers are breasfeeding.

If new mothers are not breastfeeding, moderate amount of alcohol is acceptable.

In traditional chinese medicine, alcohol can help to improve blood circulation and expel cold. This can help new mothers to recover.

During Breastfeeding

Nursing mothers should avoid wine.

Reasearch found that daily consumption of alcohol by breastfeeding mother will increase the risk of slow weight gain in the infant and a decrease in the gross motor development of the baby.