Aglio olio doesn’t use wine traditionally. Although I cannot rule out restaurants doing their own versions. Even so, alcohol is cooked off in the process so you don’t need to stress. With the exception of stew-type dishes, most dishes that use alcohol do not use more than a splash of wine and the amount of beer in the batter covering 2 pieces of fish is no more than a splash either. And they’re cooked off.
As far as cheese goes, you can eat them as long as they are pasteurized cheeses. In Singapore, I believe 99% of cheese sold are pasteurized, but you can always double check with them. Just like our eggs. Maybe in expensive artisan cheese shops you can find the unpasteurized varieties. To stay sure, avoid the soft cheeses like Gorgonzola. Herbs (mostly used in tiny amounts) are fine.
Raw foods are totally a no. That’s easy. So avoid any form of tartare or sashimi.
Just remember that the human body is a lot more resilient than you think. Always ensure that you are in general eating healthy and nutritious food to optimize baby’s growth and development. Everything in moderation, and everything will be fine, mommy. Enjoy your journey. X
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