Pregnant Woman Visiting Graves of the Righteous

Cemetery Visits

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Question

Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to visit the graves of the righteous?

Answer

According to custom, a pregnant woman does not go to the cemetery. However, if she is visiting the graves of the righteous, it is permissible even if the path goes through a cemetery with other graves.

Source

There is no ancient source for this

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