Annulment of Vows Made During Childbirth
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Question
A woman made vows during childbirth. Is it possible to annul them?
Answer
If these vows contain an element of prohibition, they cannot be annulled. However, if there is no element of prohibition, it should be considered that they cannot be annulled, as it is deemed that she made the vow during a time of distress, as explained in the Rema (Yoreh De'ah 228:45), that they are not annulled except for the purpose of a mitzvah or great need, and specifically if she made the vow verbally. But if she made the vow in her heart, leniency can be applied, as vows of mitzvah in the heart raise the question of whether they are valid, and leniency can be applied.
Source
Chatam Sofer, Yoreh De'ah 107 and Orach Chaim 238 and the glosses of Yaavetz in the glosses to Yevamot 48: Sha'arei Teshuva, Orach Chaim, Siman 490.
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