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. Is it better Islamically for a pregnant Muslim woman to fast or not fast in the month of Ramadan?. A pregnant Muslim woman is obliged to fast unless she fears for herself or for her baby, in which case it is permissible for her not to fast. For more, please see the detailed answer. Is a pregnant woman obliged to fast? Praise be to Allah. 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. 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. Is fasting during pregnancy safe? What is the Islamic view on fasting during pregnancy? Here are some tips for pregnant women to fast safely during Ramadan. 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. Do pregnant women fast during Ramadan? Pregnant women are not required to fast during Ramadan. Although Ramadan pregnancy rules exempt them from fasting, research suggests that up to 90% of pregnant Muslim women still fast, often to maintain tradition with their families. 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 Islamic rulings offer flexibility to pregnant and breastfeeding women during Ramadan, allowing you to choose whether to fast or to opt out. If you decide not to fast, you can make up the missed fasts at a later date or perform Fidyah (a fixed sum of charitable donation) instead. 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. 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 The impact of fasting during pregnancy may depend on the overall health of the mother, the stage of pregnancy and the time of year Ramadan occurs. More research is needed to fully understand what impact fasting may have on the health and development of the baby and what that may mean for the child’s health in later life. Conclusion. Fasting during pregnancy is a personal decision that depends on religious beliefs, medical conditions, and individual endurance. Islam offers flexibility, prioritizing the health of both the mother and the baby. 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 One of these reviews summarized the findings of 15 primary studies, of which one study with 402 participants reported that the mean birth weight was significantly lower in the Ramadan-fasting group (P = 0.024), while 14 primary studies did not find a significant difference in the birth weight between Ramadan-fasting and non-fasting group. 24 Why do some pregnant women fast? Sometimes pregnant women fast for religious reasons. Many religions — including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism — have sects that practice faith-based fasting around certain holidays, such as Ramadan, Yom Kippur, and Lent. A survey of Muslim women in Singapore who did Ramadan fasting during their pregnancy found that 87 per cent chose to fast for at least one day and 33 per cent fasted for all 30 days. Some Muslim women who fasted during pregnancy say it is possible to fast during pregnancy without ill effects. 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 One form of intermittent fasting during pregnancy is adherence to the Ramadan fast. During Ramadan, which lasts for 29–30 days, adult Muslims abstain from food and drinks during daylight hours. Most Muslim pregnancies overlap with a Ramadan and many pregnant Muslims decide to fast.
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