Thanks for your question! Our Healthcare Expert will be answering some questions every week but in the meantime, here's a little tip from our Careline! Cooked food is still the best choice comparing to raw food with the risk of cross-contamination at restaurants. If you are breastfeeding, consuming raw food does not pose a risk directly to your baby but if the fish is not cleaned properly, it could make you sick. Always make sure that you are aware of the origin of the product before you consume. It is best to refrain from any type of alcohol within 1 to 2 hours if you intend to breastfeed your baby. Greater amount may be used in cooking, as alcohol evaporates when cooked, but you are encouraged to heat up longer. Do consult your doctor if you have further concerns.

Risk of eating sashimi and soft boiled egg is contracting parasite from contaminated fish, or bacteria from contaminated egg. Whilst it does not pose danger to the baby, it can make mum sick. Thus you may want to eat cook food unless it is from a reputable source. DOM in small amounts mix with water is safe.

When I was breastfeeding my kids, I took extra care of my diet, cos whatever I consumed, it will affect the breastmilk. I would not take raw food nor alcholic or caffeine drinks. However, for DOM, if u mix with water its OK i feel. But not everyday i hope.