Post Partum: Fast of 17 Tammuz
Question
I am a mother of a 8 month year old baby, not nursing. i will find it difficult to fast, what is the requirement? and if i am required at what point of feeling ill by i stop fasting?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
Since you are not currently nursing, you are obligated to fast on the fast days.
If during the fast however you find yourself unwell or not functioning properly like having to lie down you may eat, however, one should try to not overexert oneself, in order to be able to fast for the whole day.
Source
Shimusha V'limuda p. 420-421
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