Fasting on Tisha B'Av during a Normal Pregnancy
Question
A woman in her eighth month of pregnancy, and everything is normal. Should she fast on Tisha B'Av?
Answer
She should fast, but if she feels strong weakness or contractions, she should drink.
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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
Orach Chaim, Siman 554
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