It's Ramadhan, and I'm blessed with the news of 5 weeks pregnant?

Question

But I had a miscarriage in May, and I'm worried that fasting will actually distrupt the growth of my li'l fetus. is it ok to be fasting??

The misscarriage was a missed-abortion at 4weeks(the embryo stopped developing) and my doctor says that its maybe due to hormonal imbalance.

I don't feel any morning sickness, just cramps in the lower abdomen and sore v****a that goes on and off.

So is it ok to be fasting? Or better not?

Thanks!

Answer 1

NO!! never fast or diet while preggers!!

your baby needs the energy and nutrition...it is a growing human, and needs you to eat for it to grow strong and healthy.

also, fasting or dieting may trigger the baby to come early, or miscarry, because of the body's basic instincts. your body basically will think that it is starving, or there is not enough food. in which case, it will reject the pregnancy thinking that it will save what energy it has to keep you going instead of using all of its energy to build the baby.

Answer 2

i dont know much about your religion but i know that your baby needs nutrients so dont do it this year im sure your god will understand this time. if you feel that you must do it try to at least have a glass of milk each day to help the baby

Answer 3

My husband's family is Muslim and my sister-in-law was pregnant last year and she told me that women are not required to fast when they are pregnant or lactating...personally, I would not be fasting since the baby's development is the most crucial right now...if you are worried about not fasting this Ramadan, don't worry, you are allowed to make it up later....and re: the possible hormonal imbalance. I had a miscarriage two years ago and I never knew the cause but when I was trying to conceive a year later, I was having trouble so I saw my ob/gyn and she sent me out for lab work and it turned out I had a low level of progesterone which basically means that a pregnancy cannot continue because adequate progesterone is crucial so when I finally did get pregnant with my daughter my dr. gave me a progesterone cream that you insert like you would a yeast infection medication...I took it for the first 10 weeks of my pregnancy and I was able to carry to term...Ask your ob/gyn if this could be a possibility. Good luck to you and Ramadan Mubarak!

Answer 4

I wouldn't fast if I were you. You need all the nutrients for the baby. Is there a Dr. who is part of your religion you can contact?

Answer 5

first off CONGRATS! secondly, i wont pretend to know alot about this holiday but i can respect you wanting to follow your religious beliefs.  but- if it were me, i would eat healthily bc baby needs it.  you have already had one miscarriage and i dont think you would want to go through that again.  and i dont believe that god (or whichever higher power you believe) would want you jeopardize yours or the health of your baby! i would skip it this year or at least not fast strictly!

good luck and again congrats!

Answer 6

Asalamilakum.No,you do not fast and should not fast.The other rules do apply as far as not eating meat.Other than not eating meat you should not fast as it is unhealthy for the baby.Eat whenever you are hungry until you are full.Just no meat.Even after the baby is born if you breast feed you should also practice Ramadhan this way.As long as the baby depends on your body you can't fast.Take care♥

Answer 7

it's the most important time for the baby to get all the nutrients, it is not wise to fast.  You may also feel worse.  Ask a woman who is a mother, in your trusted circle of friends who is also Muslim, what you should do, they will have answers for you.  Best of luck!

Answer 8

A friend of mine who is Muslim was pregnant during Ramadhan last year, and she told me that there is an exception made for pregnant women and women who are nursing. I think this means that you do not need to fast. However, if it is important to you, you can make up for it after you have given birth or finished breastfeeding (hopefully the latter). I think it is particularly important that you not fast during the first trimester, since this time is absolutely critical for development of the foetus. Enjoy your pregnancy!

Answer 9

no, fasting is not OK - the first 12 weeks are the most important for the embryo to develop!  This is when folic acid and protein and calcium and all that other good stuff are really needed.  Please do not fast!

Answer 10

If you are healthy and not suffering from any diseases, you are required to intend to fast and you have to prove your attention by having 'sohoor' which is rich in carbohydrates, fluids, vegetables and fruits. During fasting if you feel weak, or very thirsty or you notice that your baby is not kicking properly then you will have to break your fasting as it might be harmful to you or your baby. It really depends upon a lot of factors, how hot the weather is, how long the fasting is, how much effort you are expending everyday and these all add together in the decision whether or not to fast.  If this child is to come into being, it shall.

Answer 11

I would consult with your doctor. but i dont think you should fast during your pregnancy. your body needs all those nutrients and whatnot to help the baby grow.

here is a great site with lots of info on fasting and pregnancy:

http://www.jannah.org/ramadan/ramadanpre...

Answer 12

You are pregnant, I would try not to fast, baby need food!  But ask your doc you may be able to.

Answer 13

eat all you can eat! CONGRATS!