Pregnancy - Difficulty on Tisha B'Av
Question
I am pregnant and very hungry, and my stomach hurts. Is it possible to break the fast?
Answer
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Amram Fried, shlita:
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, dizziness, or weakness — in all these cases, she should break the fast and eat and drink as usual.
If the difficulty is not at such a level, she should continue the fast.
It is recommended to lie down in an air-conditioned place and rest. The fast will end in about 4 hours.
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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
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