Fasting in pregnancy

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

I am pregnant for 4 months and I will be entering in my 5 month now. My mother in law asked me to keep fast and I am not sure whether it is safe for me and my baby. Please guide me is it safe to keep fast during pregnancy. My pregnancy till now is normal as said by doctor.

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Dr. Jayapriya Tamilarasan Homoeopath 13 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jayapriya Tamilarasan

Homoeopath 13 yrs exp Chennai

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Hi, Do not do fasting while you are pregnant...you should take food at right time...you should not be empty stomach...at any time of pregnancy because your baby is growing fastly week by week...take care of you and your baby...thank you....

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