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A woman 33 days after giving birth — the fast of Tisha B’Av

Question

A woman who gave birth on the 7th of Tammuz — is she obligated to fast?
She is also nursing.

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah 

After 30 days, if she feels well, she must fast. 

Even while nursing, she must fast if everything is normal. 

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