Fasting after a miscarriage
Question
(This refers to the fast of Gedalya, one of the fasts instituted by the prophets.) I had a miscarriage three weeks ago. Right now I’m feeling good. Do I have to fast today?
Answer
You didn’t specify at which stage you had a miscarriage. The rule is that if the miscarriage happens forty days or more after conception, it’s considered giving birth. In that case, you shouldn’t fast for thirty days after the miscarriage. But if the miscarriage happed at an earlier stage, you can fast, if you are feeling healthy.
Have a good year and good tidings
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 (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
Become our patrners in supporting and spreading the Torah
Help us answer more questions faster and better
Join the mission