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aichaGuest ·
Hi everyone, I have a question for the pregnant Muslim moms here. I’d also really appreciate hearing from the non-Muslim moms about this topic—I’d be so grateful. Who’s planning to fast during Ramadan? I know it’s forbidden for pregnant and breastfeeding women to fast because it puts the baby at risk. From sunrise to sunset is quite a long time, and I know the baby needs food too. I’ll try my best, but if it doesn’t work out, I’ll stop. Or maybe I’ll fast for one day every three or four days. What do you all think?

Big hugs!

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  1. kimjoy #2

    Hi Aicha,

    I don't want to judge, but you yourself say that fasting is forbidden. So I definitely wouldn't do it!

    Personally, I also think it's irresponsible to fast and take that risk!

    Hope this helps!
    Love, Kim

  2. aicha started this #3

    Hi Kim, yes, you're right, I know I won't stick to it. Thanks a lot for your reply..

  3. kimjoy #4

    I understand that your faith is very important, but I think the baby in your belly is a gift from God/Allah, and that’s why you should take good care of yourself!

  4. aicha started this #5

    Hi Kimjoy,
    You're absolutely right, I can't express it so beautifully. Thanks!

  5. kimjoy #6

    You're welcome!
    And good luck!

  6. Tineke #7

    Hi Aicha,

    I wouldn't fast, honestly, girl. Your baby really needs those nutrients throughout the whole day, and your body needs that fluid too. I think the amniotic fluid is refreshed every 2 hours. That's no small thing.

    I'm not Muslim myself, but my boyfriend has had some pregnant female colleagues who share your faith. They don't participate in Ramadan at all. They're exempt or something. No one judges them for it, so I assume no one will judge you either. I'd choose what's best for your baby and skip it just this once. There will be plenty more chances.

    Good luck!

  7. * #8

    Hi Aicha,

    I have a friend who is also Muslim. Two years ago, she was in the situation of whether or not to participate in Ramadan. She chose not to fast, just like Tineke and Kim wrote—it's irresponsible to fast...

    I hope you make the right choice... Think about your baby.

    Best, Ju

  8. Eefje Guest #9

    Hi ladies, I think it's actually a bit different.

    Let me just say that I don't think it's a good idea to go fasting, even just to be on the safe side.

    What I know is that it's not directly bad for your baby if you fast for a day. The placenta extracts nutrients for your baby from the mother anyway, whether the mother gets enough or not. As long as you are healthy and still eat enough and well, I'm not so sure that it's bad for you.

    Of course, you should keep drinking well because dehydration is dangerous. But well, I don't know what the effect of longer fasting is. Maybe ask your doctor if you really want to know.

  9. Iza #10

    The only thing I can tell you is that I know it's bad to fast during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. And Ramadan is about fasting, which indirectly means fasting. Your body will produce waste products that can reach your baby, and those are harmful to your baby. I personally wouldn't participate in Ramadan or even try it. It's bad for your baby and for yourself right now.

  10. aicha started this #11

    Hi everyone!
    Thank you so much for your responses. I really appreciate that you share your opinions, and I’ve also asked around, and yes, I won’t be fasting. I need to think about my baby, not myself.

    To those who start fasting tomorrow, I wish you all the courage and patience in advance, because it definitely won’t be easy.
    Greetings!

  11. liena #12

    salaam aleikum aicha
    1. If the woman is not affected by fasting and fasting is not too difficult for her and she does not fear for her child, then she is obligated to fast and it is not allowed for her to not fast.

    2. If the woman fears for herself or her child due to fasting and fasting is too difficult for her, then it is allowed for her to not fast but she must make up the days she did not fast.


    I will not fast during the month of Ramadan, the days are long and I am almost at the end of my pregnancy. On top of that, I want to breastfeed and you need to drink a lot yourself to produce enough milk. During Ramadan, it's all or nothing anyway. So if you drink, your fast is broken. I'm going to Iraq in September for vacation and will pay zakaat there because I couldn't fast during the month of Ramadan itself and also because it's supposed to be done once a year. I'll make up the fasting at another time, insha'allah.

    Maybe this link is useful for you

    Olivia-Anna #13

    It's nice that this is being discussed so thoroughly.

    I'm also not a Muslimah, but I am very devout.
    I can't add much more information about Aicha. Only my opinion.

    Only I know that Allah would not ask anything of us that is harmful.
    Our children are gifts from Him, we must take good care of them, as it is written I know in the Quran. (as in the Bible)
    And I find that a beautiful thing.
    I think you do well to take advantage of the fact that it is not mandatory for you at this moment. Isn't that Love?

    Don't feel guilty!
    He wouldn't want that either, but if you are worried, you can definitely turn to Him!! He will surely reassure you!! And meditate more often during that time..
    Good luck!

  12. aicha started this #14

    hey olivia anne

    amai, that's so beautifully put, and yes, you're absolutely right, we'll see, huh, greetings

  13. tammi #15

    hi Aicha,
    I've converted to Islam and I'm pregnant myself.
    I also know that it's not good to fast when you're pregnant, so I'm not doing Ramadan. Allah knows what is good and what isn't; He is all-knowing and all-hearing.
    I don't exaggerate in my faith either. A baby is a gift from Allah.
    Peace be upon you,
    Greetings, Tammi
    Are you fasting? I wish you a good Ramadan.

  14. aicha started this #16

    Hi Tammi Machalah.. yes, that's true.
    How far along are you now?
    Greetings, Aicha

  15. tammi #17

    Hi Aicha,
    I’m almost 16 weeks after a miscarriage, as Allah willed.
    And you?
    Best wishes, Tammi

  16. aicha started this #18

    Hi! I'm now 20 weeks pregnant. This is my third pregnancy, and it's going to be a third boy! Hih, hamdulillah x

  17. tammi #19

    Hi Aicha,
    congratulations on your pregnancy, and think about your baby and yourself.
    And once again, ALLAH knows why we don't do Ramadan.
    Alykum selam
    Greetings, Tammi

  18. tammi #20

    Hi Aicha,
    How are you? I'm from Belgium, and you?
    Many greetings, Tammi

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