Safe Fasting Guidelines for Pregnant Women: A Midwife’s Perspective

Understanding Fasting During Pregnancy

For many women worldwide, fasting is a significant spiritual practice, particularly during the month of Ramadan. Avoiding food and liquids from sunrise to sundown is part of it. However, fasting can cause a lot of worries and queries for expectant mothers. Is it secure? Will the infant suffer as a result? What impact might it have on the mother's health? Are there any exceptions to the rule that all pregnant women should fast?
As a midwife, I've helped a lot of pregnant ladies who wanted to fast. Some felt strong and self-assured. Others were uncertain and concerned about the health of their unborn child. The most crucial takeaway is that each pregnancy is unique and that choices about fasting should always take the growth of the unborn child and the mother's health into account.



A woman's body is subjected to additional demands during pregnancy. The baby's nutritional needs increase, blood volume rises, and it is totally dependent on the mother for nourishment and oxygen. For some healthy women with low-risk pregnancies, fasting might be safe; but, for others, particularly those with difficulties, it might not be advised.
This manual offers thorough, empirically supported, and useful guidance from the viewpoint of a midwife. For the benefit of students, expectant mothers, and families, it is written in plain English. The objective is to promote safe decision-making, awareness, and medical consultation rather than to support or oppose fasting.

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