Pregnant Muslim women may be religiously exempt from fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan, especially if there is concern for undue hardship or harm to maternal or fetal health. However, several studies demonstrate that most women still choose to fast during pregnancy and avoid discussing fasting with their providers. It is permissible for a pregnant woman not to fast if she fears some harm which she thinks will most likely affect her and/or her baby. Praise be to Allah. This question covers three topics: 1-The ruling on a pregnant woman breaking her fast in Ramadan. 2-How a miscarriage in Ramadan affects a woman’s fast. Results show that strict adherence to fasting in Ramadan during the first trimester was associated with a 270g lower birthweight. However, if Ramadan was in the second or third trimesters, fasting did not affect birthweights. To that end, this commentary seeks to (1) summarize the data on the effects of fasting during Ramadan in pregnancy and (2) provide obstetricians (and other perinatal care providers) a framework for counseling and making recommendations to Muslim pregnant patients considering fasting (Box 1). Although pregnant women are exempt from this Islamic law, the majority nevertheless choose to fast. This review aims to identify the effects of Ramadan fasting on the offspring of Muslim mothers, particularly on fetal growth, birth indices, cognitive effects and long-term effects. Although exempt, many pregnant Muslim women partake in the daily fast during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan. In other contexts an impoverished diet during pregnancy impacts on birth weight. Although exempt, many pregnant Muslim women partake in the daily fast during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan. In other contexts an impoverished diet during pregnancy impacts on birth weight. The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether Ramadan fasting by pregnant women affects perinatal outcomes. Ramadan fasting during pregnancy has also been linked to other adverse health outcomes in the long term, although neonatal health is not impacted. Similarly, another review investigated the effects of fasting during Ramadan on foetal health and identified evidence of low birth weight if pregnant mothers fasted during the third trimester and Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a deeply spiritual act of worship that brings Muslims closer to Allah (SWT). However, while fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims, Islam provides exceptions for certain individuals based on their circumstances. Islamic authorities agree that worry for your health or your child’s health during pregnancy is a valid reason to break fast. If you find yourself unable to fast during Ramadan, there are ways you can make up for it through giving to charity or fasting on days outside Ramadan. Some women may wish to fast during pregnancy or lactation, for religious or spiritual reasons. This may pose a dilemma to the obstetric care provider, who has to balance the need for maternal and foetal wellbeing with the wishes and needs of the mother. This communication describes a pragmatic, shar A literature review was conducted for studies published between 2000 and 2022 via Harvard Hollis and PubMed using the terms “fasting and pregnancy,” “Ramadan and pregnancy,” “fasting Ramadan during pregnancy,” “effect of fasting on fetus,” and “effect of fasting on maternal health.” Recently published studies were prioritized. Ramadan fasting does not affect maternal outcomes during pregnancy. Keywords: Ramadan, Fasting, Preterm delivery, Gestational diabetes mellitus. INTRODUCTION. Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar calendar. During this month Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. They are required to abstain from eating, drinking and sexual act during this time Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, during which fasting is obligatory for all healthy individuals. Although pregnant women are exempt from this Islamic law, the majority nevertheless choose to fast. This review aims to identify the effects of Ramadan fasting on the offspring of Muslim mothers, particularly on fetal growth, birth indices, cognitive effects and long-term effects. A Background Ramadan during pregnancy is associated with adverse offspring health outcomes. Recent evidence from Europe indicates that maternal diet during non-fasting hours might alleviate these effects. This study describes fasting, diet, and sleep habits among pregnant Muslims in Kaduna, Nigeria, and assesses impacts on neonatal health in this setting. Methods Between July 2023 and February In this article we will talk about the Islamic view of fasting during pregnancy, the effects of fasting while pregnant, and tips on how you can continue to fast safely. What is the Islamic View of Ramadan Fasting During Pregnancy? Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — the five duties that every Muslim is expected to perform. Background and objectives Large shares of pregnant Muslims worldwide observe the Ramadan fast. Previous research showed that Ramadan during pregnancy is associated with adverse offspring health outcomes lasting throughout the life-course. Evidence on effects on birth outcomes is inconclusive, however, and previous research did not consider the role of dietary composition and sleep patterns Methods: The search was conducted via the following databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences and Google Scholar from January 1st 2009 to December 31th 2018, using the following query: (« Ramadan « OR « Ramadan month « OR « fasting «) AND (« fetal development « OR « fetal growth « OR « fetal programming «) AND (pregnanc* OR gestat 3.5 Association between Ramadan fasting during pregnancy and mode of delivery. Four reviews reported the impacts of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy on the mode of delivery, 17, 23, 24, 29 none of them performed meta-analysis. A survey of Muslim women in Singapore who did Ramadan fasting during their pregnancy found that 87% chose to fast for at least one day and 33% fasted for all 30 days. Some Muslim women who have fasted during pregnancy say it is possible to fast during pregnancy without ill effects.
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