Fast of the Tenth of Tevet after Childbirth
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Question
Hello Rabbi, My wife gave birth a few weeks ago, and she is not breastfeeding. Does she need to fast on the Tenth of Tevet?
Answer
Shalom and Mazal Tov,
You did not specify how long ago she gave birth. If the birth was within thirty days of the fast, she is exempt from fasting. If thirty days will have passed by the time of the fast, she is required to fast. However, it is important to emphasize that this is only if she feels well and has regained her strength. If she is still weak from childbirth, she should not fast even if more than thirty days have passed.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 550, Seif 1.