Nursing Mother on a Postponed Tisha B'Av
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Question
This year, Tisha B'Av falls on Shabbat, and therefore the fast is postponed to Sunday. Does a nursing mother need to fast this year? And if not, what should she do regarding Havdalah?
Answer
A nursing mother who finds it difficult to fast is exempt from fasting on Tisha B'Av this year, as it is postponed.
She is required to perform Havdalah before eating. She can perform Havdalah herself and drink from the cup, or her husband can perform Havdalah and she can drink.