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“Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka

Sep 14, 2021
32:34
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
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Is There a Fast Day?
02:06 • 2min
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Pregnancy and Fasting
03:57 • 2min
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Pregnancy and Blood Clotting
05:32 • 3min
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Are You Trying to Fast When You're Not Pregnant?
08:10 • 2min
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Pregnancy
09:43 • 2min
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What Is the Cut Off Point in a Fast Day?
11:26 • 2min
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The Risk of Fasting in Pregnancy
13:04 • 2min
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Do You Have to Take a Sip of Water?
14:51 • 4min
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Is There a Fast?
18:46 • 2min
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I'm Against It Medically and Religiously
20:29 • 2min
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You Can Never Fast a Prenatal Aspirant
22:48 • 3min
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Do You Feel Unwell While Fasting?
26:04 • 2min
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Are You Thinking of Fasting During Pregnancy?
28:09 • 4min
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Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regards to Jewish fast days. On fast days, observers do not eat or drink for up to 25 hours, depending on the holiday. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka explain when it is and isn’t safe for pregnant women to fast and how they advise their Jewish patients.
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