Smoking Cigarettes to Ease Labor Pains
Question
Can a smoking woman smoke on Shabbat when she goes into labor to ease and calm the contractions, claiming it is very necessary for her?
Answer
Hello,
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita, she should not be permitted to smoke, and she should find other ways to calm the contractions.
Answered by
Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
About the Rabbi
Comments
Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
Did you find the answer to your question?
Thank you!
Your answer has been received. It helps us make the search more accurate.
Opening the question form…
