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It may be helpful for mothers to know that intermittent fasting in Ramadan will not affect their breast milk. Several studies have investigated the effect of fasting and reported that breastmilk retains its major nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) during fasting 4,5. Breastfeeding mothers can fast during Ramadan if they are healthy and their milk supply remains unaffected, but if fasting causes dehydration, exhaustion, or reduced milk production, they are permitted to break it and make up for missed days later. While fasting during Ramadan is not obligatory for all breastfeeding women, here is some guidance that I have found useful in my practice with clients in Malaysia who choose to fast during this time: STAYING HYDRATED: Daily water intake is very important to keep the body sufficiently hydrated. Fasting for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: Islamic Rulings and Guidance . 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 Ramadan is a blessed month and breastfeeding mothers who are fasting should firmly believe that Allah would provide milk for the baby. Though, Allah by His Mercy has given mothers the concession to not fast, if they fear for their children and themselves. With Ramadan fast approaching, if you do choose to fast, these are guidelines to make it possible without compromising your milk supply and ensuring you and your baby remain healthy, inshallah! The Benefits of Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding mothers are exempt from fasting during Ramadan. The fast can be made up at a later date. However, if a mother feels fasting would be manageable for her and wouldn’t affect her own or her baby’s health, she may choose to fast or do partial fasting. Breastfeeding itself doesn’t break your fast, but eating or drinking to sustain milk supply does. If fasting harms your health or nursing ability, you’re exempt—but must make up missed fasts later. As a breastfeeding mother, understanding how fasting impacts both personal health and milk supply is essential. Ramadan, observed by millions worldwide, involves fasting from dawn until sunset, which can pose unique challenges for mothers. Advice to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers from Islamweb. Fascinating research on Ramadan fasting gives breastfeeding mothers ‘food for thought’ from the Sharjah Baby Friendly Emirate Campaign (2012) Breastfeeding and Fasting from BabyCenter UK. Fasting on Yom Kippur During Pregnancy by Hannah Katsman Fasting by breastfeeding mothers of infants is common during Ramadan, and rates are affected by beliefs of mothers on the effects of fasting on breastfeeding. We believe that child health care providers need to be knowledgeable about religious and cultural phenomena, study the effects of Ramadan fas Introduction: Many breastfeeding mothers fast during Ramadan month despite being exempted from fasting. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of Ramadan fasting during breastfeeding and detect its associated factors among Egyptian Muslim mothers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,130 lactating mothers selected through a multistage stratified random sampling There are few studies in the literature investigating the effect of religious fasting on breast milk composition. Method: The study included 21 fasting and 27 nonfasting mothers who exclusively breastfed their babies in 2021 Ramadan month. The energy, carbohydrate, protein, and lipid levels of the collected breast milk samples and the macro Healthy mothers are likely to cope well with short-term fasting. However, it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before fasting. If you are breastfeeding and fasting, your baby will generally breastfeed as usual on the day of the fast, but might breastfeed more often for the next day or two. The Australian Breastfeeding Association has the following information for breastfeeding mothers who are planning to fast for Ramadan. Women have been fasting while breastfeeding their babies for many generations without harm to themselves, or their babies. If you know someone in your community who has breastfed and fasted in the past, BfN peer supporter and Camden Baby Feeding Team member Zamzam Elmi talks about her experience breastfeeding 4 children through Ramadan, and the decision she made each time. She also explores how we can best support Muslim mums to breastfeed during Ramadan, whether they decide to fast or not. Ramadan Karim! May we all have a [] The weight gain and growth rate of breastfed older babies does not appear to be affected by their mother fasting during Ramadan. However, especially during the long summer fasts, it can still be very difficult for Mums to cope with the demands of both breastfeeding and fasting, and the exemption from fasting is there as a mercy from Allah to Introduction: Many breastfeeding mothers fast during Ramadan month despite being exempted from fasting. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of Ramadan fasting during breastfeeding and detect its associated factors among Egyptian Muslim mothers. Methods: A cros Ramadan Fasting and Breastfeeding Pregnant and breastfeeding women are exempt from fasting during the holy month of Ramadan and most Muslims are aware of this stipulation in Islamic law. However, when you are used to fasting every year and family or friends around you are all
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