Pregnancy - Low Hemoglobin

Fasting for an ill person

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Question

A woman in her third month of pregnancy. A month ago, she checked her hemoglobin level, which was at 8.5. She was prescribed 10 ampoules of Venofer for intravenous infusion. So far, she has received 5 of them, the current hemoglobin level is unknown, but she feels weak. What is her status regarding fasting on Tisha B'Av?

Answer

Shalom Rav 

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita 

She should not fast. She should eat and drink as usual. 


Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Sif 6

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