Fasting for a Woman Who Gave Birth in the Week of Yom Kippur
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Question
My wife gave birth on Monday night at 00:09. What about fasting? Additionally, besides childbirth, she suffers from kidney stones.
Answer
Hello and congratulations
A woman who has given birth within seven days of Yom Kippur does not fast at all.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 617, Se'if 4 and Mishnah Berurah, Se'if Katan 11
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