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Visiting Graves During Pregnancy

Question

Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to visit graves?

Answer

For a yahrzeit or visiting the graves of righteous individuals, it is permitted, provided she does not touch the grave.

Source

There is no authoritative source prohibiting pregnant women from visiting graves, and in any case, in the situations detailed in the answer, it is permitted from the outset.

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