Should a Pregnant Woman Fast on Tisha B'Av
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Question
A woman who is intermittently breastfeeding is 12+4 weeks pregnant. She suffers from nausea and dizziness without food and drink. Should she fast on Tisha B'Av?
Answer
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She should fast.
If severe dizziness, serious weakness, blackouts, etc., begin, she should eat and drink.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Seif 5-6
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