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Fasting during Ramadan has been mainly associated with signs and symptoms of maternal fatigue and dehydration, with a minimal decrease in weight gain. There is conflicting data regarding the association with gestational diabetes mellitus and insufficient data on maternal hypertension. 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. 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 fas 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. 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. Ramadan fasting does not adversely affect birth weight although there is insufficient evidence regarding potential effects on other perinatal outcomes. Further studies are needed to accurately determine whether Ramadan fasting is associated with adverse maternal or neonatal outcome. Ramadan fasting does not affect maternal outcomes during pregnancy. Keywords: Ramadan, Fasting, Preterm delivery, Gestational diabetes mellitus. 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 period. 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 There is no sufficient evidence that Ramadan fasting during pregnancy may reduce gestational age at birth or increase the risk of preterm birth (PTB). There is little evidence to support the hypothesis that maternal Ramadan fasting may reduce birth weight or increase the risk of low birth weight (LBW). Can I get pregnant during Ramadan? Yes, it’s possible to get pregnant during Ramadan. While Muslims fast from dawn to Maghrib during Ramadan, intermittent fasting like this has several health benefits. Concerns may arise regarding whether fasting during Ramadan could affect fertility. 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. 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. A targeted literature review of published studies on fasting during Background 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. Primary outcomes investigated were perinatal mortality fast during pregnancy and avoid discussing fasting with their providers. A targeted literature review of published studies on fasting during Ramadan and pregnancy or maternal and fetal outcomes was performed. We generally found little to no clinically significant effect of fasting on neonatal birthweight or preterm delivery. Conflicting data Ramadan fasting (RF) is mandatory for all healthy Muslims in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Although pregnant women are exempt from fasting, many make the decision to practise it. Concerns that fasting during pregnancy harms the fetus remain, as there are no firm recommendations regarding its safety. Objectives There is little evidence that Ramadan fasting during pregnancy can negatively impact pregnancy and birth outcomes. Primary research studies on this issue suffered from significant methodologic limitations and systematic reviews showed significant heterogeneity for several pregnancy and birth outcome Naderi T, Kamyabi Z. Determination of final height increase in fasting and non-fasting pregnant women during Ramadan. Saudi Med J. 2004;25(6):809–10. [Google Scholar] 9. Malhotral A, Scott PH, Scott J, et al. Metabolic changes in Asian Muslim pregnant mothers observing the Ramadan fast in Britain. In the present study, our aim was to assess the relation of Ramadan fasting with fetal development and maternal-fetal Doppler indices in pregnant women. Methods: This is a prospective case-control study carried out in the month of Ramadan in 2013 (9 July-7 August). 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.
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