Can women who are preparing for pregnancy consume sweet rice wine (糯米酒酿)?

Women are generally not advised to consume sweet rice wine during the preconception period. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:

Sweet rice wine is a food product made by fermenting glutinous rice and rice wine yeast, containing a certain amount of alcohol. Alcohol has been proven to affect reproductive health; especially for women, alcohol is a toxic factor for reproductive cells. Eggs damaged by alcohol may not recover quickly, and alcohol may also lead to defective fertilized eggs. Conceiving after alcohol consumption may cause fetal developmental delays and increase the risk of congenital defects.

During the preconception period, women need to adjust their physical condition to the optimal state to ensure successful pregnancy and healthy fetal development. At this time, the diet should focus on balanced nutrition, light and easily digestible foods, avoiding excessive intake of high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods, and any food or beverage that may negatively affect reproductive health.

Women should maintain good lifestyle and dietary habits during the preconception period, avoiding intake of any food or beverage that may potentially harm reproductive health.