Pregnant Woman and the Fast of Tisha B'Av
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Question
A pregnant woman in the early months of pregnancy, experiencing nausea and sometimes vomiting, is very weak, spending most of the day in bed with almost no strength. Her hemoglobin level is 11. It should be noted that she is dealing with anorexia (and has been receiving treatment for over a year). What is her status regarding the fast of Tisha B'Av? Should she fast completely, partially, or not at all?
Answer
Shalom Rav
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita
she should not fast and should eat and drink as usual.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Sif 6