There is a family vrat coming and I usually keep it every year. I am 18 weeks now and not sure if I should fast or modify it. What did you do during pregnancy festivals?
I really wanted to keep my fasts too. My gynac said a light fast with fruits and water is okay if pregnancy is healthy, but no full nirjala. Faith is important but so is the baby, God understands na. Pls ask your doctor for your case.
With my diabetes fasting was a no go, blood sugar swings are risky. If you dont have such issues a fruit fast might be okay, but please confirm with your doctor before, not just family opinion.
I kept phalahari fasts both times, with fruit, milk, dry fruits and lots of water. Never did the no water ones. Honestly depends on your health so check with gynac first, dont starve yourself.
I was advised against fasting because my sugar would drop. Please dont decide this alone, especially long or waterless fasts. Talk to your doctor, every pregnancy is different and mine needed regular meals.
My MIL really wanted me to fast for the festival. We did a middle path, I ate fruits and milk through the day so I wasnt empty stomach. Family understood once I explained doctor's advice.
