Should a Pregnant Woman Fast on Tisha B'Av
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
Hello
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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