It's best to avoid turtle jelly (Gui Ling Gao) during pregnancy as the herbal content can be disruptive to the digestive system. It might cause gastrointestinal discomfort in expecting mothers. In addition, turtle jelly may stimulate the uterus, causing miscarriage or early birth.

Don't eat turtle jelly after childbirth. It may lead to excess bleeding and uterine contractions. Additionally, it may damage the mum's gastrointestinal health and affect recovery.

It is best not to eat turtle jelly during breastfeeding. It also uterine contractions, which will cause discomfort to a breastfeeding mummy.

Turtle jelly is unsuitable for babies under the age of 11 months.