Fasting on Yom Kippur after a Miscarriage
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Question
On Tuesday, the 6th of Tishrei, we had a miscarriage at the 6th week. This was preceded by several days of bleeding (in greater quantity than menstruation). Hemoglobin is 13. The bleeding now is more than after a regular birth, and there is significant weakness (as of the 7th of Tishrei). Is there a basis to consider eating/drinking in measured amounts, and what are the guidelines for our situation? [Generally completely healthy]
Answer
Hello
You should fast.
A miscarriage after 40 days of pregnancy is considered like childbirth, and one does not fast until seven days after the miscarriage.
However, at the 6th week, it is not 40 days of pregnancy, [the calculation of weeks is from the last menstruation, and two weeks should be subtracted], therefore it is not considered like childbirth.