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Pregnancy and Low Hemoglobin - Tisha B'Av

Question

My wife is pregnant, thank God, in the 26th week. The pregnancy is, thank God, going well. Today the doctor told her that her hemoglobin is a bit low. What is her status regarding fasting on Tisha B'Av?

Answer

Hello 

If the hemoglobin is less than 10, do not fast. 

If it is more than 10, start fasting and see if she does not feel particularly weak.

Answered 9 August 2024 How answers are reviewed
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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