They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it. You…
They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it. You…
Under normal circumstances, it should not be done on Shabbos. Sources: נשמת אברהם או״ח שיח, ב - ע׳ שסא. אה״ע א ע׳ י. שש״כ לג, כ ובהערה…
See here for a thorough analysis of the parameters of this Mitzvah: https://asktherav.com/i-am-teaching-a-high-school-class-about-the-mitzva-of-pru-urvu-what-is-the-mitzvah-mdoiraisa-and-what-is-the-mitzva-mderabanan/#.XcvxTrulXq8.link This link in itself deals with the basic premise in your question. In addition…
A pregnant woman (after forty days since conception) uses two chickens and one rooster. She uses the plural formula to refer to all the fowl at once: Eilu chalifaseinu,…
The custom is to avoid going, although strictly it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the same room…
Tisha Ba'Av is a more stringent fast day and certainly one should try their absolute best to complete the entire fast. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 554:5) writes that…
The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However,…
For those that dislike wine, with a medical condition or pregnant, Grape Juice may be used. It is recommended to add some wine to the grape juice if possible.…
One should avoid discovering the gender of the fetus. Sources: ראה ב״ר סה, יב: שבעה דברים מכוסים מבני אדם וכו׳ ואין אדם יודע מה בעבורה של אשה. וכ״ה…
Although some have the custom to refrain from buying clothing and other items for a baby until it is born, there is no explicit Torah source supporting this tradition.…
Some are particular not to go to a zoo during pregnancy. There are sources for this custom. If you wish, you may go to the zoo, but do not gaze…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: .בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י, מב. ויש שכתבו שהוא ע״פ שבט מוסר כד. ועד״ז מעבר…
