There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink. All types of alcohol are equally harmful.

It is true that alcohol is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, new mothers should not regard alcohol as essential to their recovery. Alcohol used in cooking, such as Chinese rice wine, may be safe to consume if the food has been simmered or baked for at least an hour.

It is true that alcohol is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, minute quantities may pass through your breast milk to your baby. Alcohol used in cooking, such as Chinese rice wine, may be safe to consume if the food has been simmered or baked for at least an hour.

Cooking wine is unsuitable for babies under the age of 11 months.