Due to Give Birth the Day After Tisha B’Av
Question
A woman is due to give birth the day after Tisha B’Av:
1. Does she need to fast?
2. Is there any reason to be lenient regarding showers during the Nine Days?
1. Does she need to fast?
2. Is there any reason to be lenient regarding showers during the Nine Days?
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
1. She should begin fasting, and if regular contractions begin, she should immediately begin eating and drinking.
2. If she needs it in order to calm contractions, it is permitted. Likewise, if there is special difficulty due to suffering from the heat, which is more common at the end of pregnancy.
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