Pregnancy - Low Hemoglobin
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 Amram Fried, shlita
She should not fast. She should eat and drink as usual.
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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, Sif 6
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