Kiddush for a Woman Before Prayer
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Question
Which parts of the prayer are required to be obligated in Kiddush? A woman who has recited the morning blessings, can she already join Kiddush (and continue afterward?) Morning blessings? Shema? Perhaps specifically the Amidah?
Answer
Shalom Rav
The obligation of Kiddush is after prayer, and therefore a man can drink before the Shabbat prayer, as he is not yet obligated in Kiddush.
Regarding women, the opinion of some poskim is that they fulfill their prayer obligation with any request, and according to this, if she has already recited the blessings, she is obligated in Kiddush, and it is forbidden for her to eat or drink anything until she makes Kiddush.
However, a woman who usually prays Shacharit can rely on the fact that she is not obligated in Kiddush until after the prayer, like a man, and she is permitted to drink until she prays.
Source
Magen Avraham and Mishnah Berurah Orach Chaim, Siman 106.
Pri Megadim and Mishnah Berurah Orach Chaim, Siman 271.