Fast of 17th of Tammuz and 9th of Av for a Nursing Mother when the Baby Eats Other Foods
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Question
Hello, My wife is nursing a 14-month-old baby. Besides breastfeeding, he eats bread, yogurt, and snacks. However, he still primarily relies on breastfeeding four times a day (he does not receive formula). I would like to ask about the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av. Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello
17th of Tammuz - As long as she is nursing, she is not required to fast.
9th of Av - She is required to fast, [if during the fast she feels particularly weak [such as dizziness or darkness in the eyes], she should drink and eat.