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Fasting During Pregnancy

Question

Should a woman in her seventh month of pregnancy fast?

Answer

Hello,

Begin fasting.

If you feel dizziness, dehydration, darkness in the eyes, or great weakness - break the fast.

In case of the onset of labor - immediately drink a large amount.

Answered 9 August 2024 How answers are reviewed
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Seif 5-6.

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