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I’m pregnant – do I need to make up my veset bedikah?
July 2, 2025

Question

Hi, I recently got a positive pregnancy test. I already passed my 3 vesatot (for veset she'eino kavua), but I did not do bedikot during/after because I assumed I would get my period shortly after. Should I do a bedika now so that we can have relations again, or it not necessary?

Answer

BeSha'ah Tovah!

In this case, you should perform one bedikah, at any time of your choosing, prior to resuming relations.

We wish you a healthy pregnancy. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

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