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What is the Minhag/Halacha for Anash regarding making a Brocha on the birth of a child? The mother saying Hagomel upon giving birth?

The Brocha for a boy - Hatov V'hameytiv immediately upon hearing the news. For a girl - Shecheyanu when seeing the baby. The mother should wait till she could…

I have seen about the Chiyuv Aliya a husband has when the wife goes to Shul the first time after birth, and after 40 days from birth etc. What do we do in practice? My wife had a baby few days ago and went to Shul for Mincha today already. When do I need Aliyos, besides the Shabbos before and day of the Bris?

These Minhagim should be kept. If she already went to Shul, then you should have an Aliya the next opportunity, which will anyhow be the Shabbos before the Bris. Since…

It is brought in Tzava’as Rebbi Yehuda Hachassid that a mother should start nursing on the left side. Is this the practice L’poel too?

Yes, where possible. Sources: יוסיפון יא. צוואת ריה״ח נה. שיירי כנה״ג יו״ד קעט, בהגה״ט ל. שבעים תמרים סט. כה״ח או״ח של, נז. שם יו״ד קטז, קמט. שו״ת בא״מ ח,…

Is the Halacha different regarding Onos that are within a couple of months post birth? Must they all be kept? Is the difference only regarding Veses Kavua. How does it work?

After a birth one must keep the Onos (Hachodesh, Beinoni, Hafloga) only after she started having her period again (which usually will not happening for a couple of months…

In the hospital on Shabbos within 3 days of childbirth, can a mother do these three things?

1) Push the buttons to adjust the hospital bed to a sitting/lying position (so she can nurse the baby and sleep when needed)? 2) Push the button to call the…

Are we allowed to buy children’s books/Seforim before our baby is born? Not specifically for this child, but more like for any children that we will have in the future with Hashem’s help.

In this case, where it is for a Mitzvah, it is certainly OK. See here for more on this topic. להעיר מהוידיאו - לינק למטה - שכ"ק אדמו"ר אומר…

If a girl is born after Shkiah but before Tzeis, when is considered her birth date?

Both days L'chumra. However, you should ascertain the exact time of birth so that there be no doubts. When most of the head emerges, is the time of birth according…

Is it OK to buy clothing for a baby before it’s born?

Although some have the custom to refrain from buying clothing and other items for a baby until it’s born, there is no explicit Torah source supporting this tradition. Some suggest…

Am I allowed to take hot showers during labor on Shabbos? Can I Listen to a CD that’s designated to relax oneself during labor, on Shabbos ?

From when one is ready to give birth, experiencing heavy labor, or can’t walk or stand without being aided or blood from birth is flowing, one may be Mechalel Shabbos…

My therapist recommended I read some books, however I don’t really have the time to read them during the week. Am I allowed to read them on Shabbos?

I also have a fear of giving birth and someone recommended a book to help can I read that book on Shabbos? Answer: These books may be read…

How do I eat and drink on Yom Kippur with Shiurim?

If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case of…

I am pregnant / nursing. Do I have to fast on Yom Kippur?

A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period of…

What are the Halochos when a woman gives birth? How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around?

When does the Nidda status begin? If any of the following take place: Having steady 5 minutes apart contractions. Can't walk unaided. Seeing blood. Ready to push etc. Water…

How should we count up to the fifth month of pregnancy. Do we count the weeks (16 weeks) or from the date on the calendar? For example from Daled Sivan to Daled Tishrei or from Wednesday to Wednesday?

Count 121 days. Sources: ע"פ שו"ת צ"צ אבה"ע סי' שט"ז אות י"א

Is the placenta considered a part of the person and therefore requires burial or can it just be thrown out in the garbage?

No need to bury the placenta. See here: http://www.halacha2go.com/php/h2go/home2.php?number=57 Sources: בפשטות א״צ קבורה שאינו אבר כ״א בשר הפורש מהחי - ראה רמב״ם טו״מ ב, ג. וכ״ד רוה״פ. אבל ראה…

Regarding pregnancy, at the completion of how many months is one allowed to tell family, others? When do we start counting from?

One should not publicize their pregnancy until entering the 5th month. This applies only to “publicizing”. One may share the information with close friends and family. Likewise, it’s ok to…