In this short workshop, Dietitian Dima Al-Sayed shares important advice for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers when deciding to fast in Ramadan.

Important: Please consult with your Doctor for personal recommendations as to whether YOU can fast or not. This workshop is intended to EDUCATE and help you make an informed decision WITH YOUR DOCTOR as to your ability to fast during Ramadan.

TIMESTAMPS TO NAVIGATE THIS WORKSHOP:
00:01 - ADVICE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN FASTING IN RAMADAN
11:36 - ADVICE FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS FASTING IN RAMADAN

Fasting in Ramadan While Pregnant:
1:38 - The problem: Pregnant Mothers are unsure whether they are able to fast during their pregnancy.
1:48 - Brief overview of different Islamic scholarly opinions on fasting in Ramadan while pregnant
2:18 - Every pregnancy is unique and requires unique health considerations
3:03 - The importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy
3:38 - Some studies suggest that with proper nutrition, fasting may be safe for fasting women. However, this study can NOT apply to ALL pregnant women or apply to ALL fasting timezones!
4:20 - Not only is each pregnancy different, fasting differs greatly in terms of the length of fasting and the environmental conditions surrounding the fast for each pregnant woman
4:52 - How does a pregnant woman make the decision whether it is safe to fast?
5:18 - How to explain Islamic fasting to your doctor
5:30 - Get tested for gestational diabetes before Ramadan
5:40 - Only fast in Ramadan while pregnant with the approval of your doctor
5:51 - Remember you need to be willing to BREAK YOUR FAST while pregnant if necessary
6:20 - Impact of your decision to fast on your baby’s health
7:02 - Major health concerns for pregnant women while fasting (Risks of fasting while pregnant)
7:15 - Risk of dehydration when fasting in Ramadan while pregnant and recommendations for fluid consumption for pregnant mothers
8:00 - Smaller, frequent portions for pregnant women during Ramadan
8:30 - Personal awareness to recognise when you need to break your fast
9:00 - Reminder that pregnant women are given accommodation not to fast Islamically
9:30 - What are warning signs and symptoms for pregnant women to look for to determine whether they need to break their fast?
10:00 - How are you feeling while fasting? Thirst, energy, irritation, etc.
10:30 Gestational diabetes and insulin resistance while pregnant and fasting

Fasting in Ramadan While Breastfeeding:
11:37 - Special considerations for breastfeeding mothers while fasting in Ramadan
12:00 - Is nursing the primary food source for your baby (eg. 0-4 months)? Fasting is inadvisable if breastfeeding is the primary source of food for your baby
12:45 - Considerations for women fasting while breastfeeding if your baby is introduced to other sources of food and nutrition
13:20 - Make a personal decision whether you can fast in Ramadan based on the stage of breastfeeding your baby is at.
13:40 - Consider the fact that prolonging breastfeeding is beneficial for the body
14:07 - How does a breastfeeding mother decide if she can fast in Ramadan or not?
14:20 - Monitoring your milk production during Ramadan
14:58 - If milk production is declining, this may be an indication of weaning
15:19 - Remember that the length of fasting hours will affect your ability to fast as a breastfeeding mother
15:44 - Reminder that breastfeeding mothers are given Islamic accommodation not to fast to preserve the health of their baby
16:35 - Summary of considerations for fasting while breastfeeding
16:55 - Reminder to consult with your doctor before deciding to fast while breastfeeding

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