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Pregnant woman on Tisha Bav

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Various Rabbis

11 Tamuz 5767
Question
Can a pregnant woman refrain from fasting on Tisha Bav?
Answer
She must consult a doctor. If the fasting endangers the mother or the baby or might cause a premature birth then she can eat. Otherwise, she should fast. Rabbi Dov Lior
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