
“Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Healthful Woman Podcast
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Are You Thinking of Fasting During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women can fast if they have a good meal beforehand and drink beforehand. It is possible that dur in pregnancy it'll be harder to fast. If someone starts getting dizzy and weak, like they're going to pass out, for sure, they should completely break their fast. There are women whom we recommend not fasts during pregnancy. These are women at risk of pre term birth or other medical conditions.
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