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Fasting during pregnancy
My mother-in-law asked me to keep a fast for today but I am not fasting since I am 6weeks pregnant. Is it safe for women to fast during pregnancy?
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You shod be taking fruits and liquids and should not be completely nil per mouth.
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
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Dr. Dipti Mulay
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13 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
One should not fast during pregnancy. It adds to the already existing acidity, nausea and vomitting.
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Dr. Bhagyashree A
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
U can b on fruits and water
Complete nil per oral is advisable as u might b having nausea also during this time
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
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Jaipur
It's safe
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