Pregnant - Tisha B'Av
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Question
A pregnant woman in her 27th week, her gynecologist (a non-Jew) says she is slightly low on iron and should not fast after midday. What is the ruling?
Answer
Hello,
If the pregnancy is normal and she feels well, she should fast, preparing herself in the two days before the fast by drinking three or four liters of liquid [preferably sweetened].
If during the fast she begins to feel contractions [even if they are not real contractions but cramps], or experiences strong nausea or vomiting, or headaches or dizziness or weakness – in all these cases, she should stop fasting and eat and drink as usual.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 554, Se'if 5