Pregnancy thru Postpartum Archives - Nishmat Yoatzot Halacha

Should I ask about bleeding with vaginal ultrasound?

I am undergoing ultrasound for follicular monitoring every few days. This is done with just a vaginal probe. I always ask if they see blood, but is this really necessary if they are just using a probe?

Tisha B’Av with pregnancy complications

I will be about 35 weeks pregnant on Tisha B'Av iy"H.
I had preterm contractions and spotting about three weeks ago and the doctor instructed me to drink a lot of powerade type beverages in addition to water as much and as often as possible. I have ...

Tisha B’Av postpartum

If a woman gives birth more than 30 days before tisha b’av (let’s say 32–35 days), does she still have to fast? What if she will feel lightheaded, or if the baby is nursing and she feels her milk supply would go down?

In 39th week on Tisha B’Av

I am 37.5 weeks pregnant right now and will be 10 days before my due date on Tisha B’av this year. I am wondering what the halacha is with regards to fasting. Obviously, at this point, especially in this heat, I need to eat and drink constantly in o...

Pregnant on Tisha B’Av

I have read all over the internet, ie., aish, chabad and other websites that say that pregnant women should fast on Tisha B’Av. Is that the case for all women? I am in the 31st week now and I will be in week 33 by then. I am concerned about going in...

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