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Visiting a Cemetery During Pregnancy

Question

Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to enter a cemetery?

Answer

She may do so when there is a yahrzeit or similar occasion, particularly to the graves of righteous individuals.

Source

This is the custom, see Responsa Minchat Yitzchak.

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