Early Labor Pains on Tisha B'Av
Question
What is the law regarding a woman who has early labor pains in relation to the fast of Tisha B'Av?
Answer
Shalom!
Dehydration is very likely to cause early labor pains, therefore in this situation one should not fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 554:6
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