Hi Julie-Ann, 

In Ramadan, there are exceptions.  Breastfeeding women are not supposed
to be fasting during the day.  Their focus is on feeding their infant. 
If they are fasting, they are mistaken. 

Dianne Frank

On 2016-06-21 21:04, Julie-Ann Toalston wrote:

> Hello-
> I'm interested to hear anyone's experiences assisting mothers breastfeeding and fasting during Ramadan. Some my Muslim clients believe their milk "goes away" while fasting. Perhaps this is somewhat true due to the restricted caloric intake? It certainly seems challenging to breastfeed exclusively while feeling exhausted and hungry much of the time, yet the practice is nothing new. Some of you must know more about this than me. Please share so I can better support these mothers. 
> Thanks,
> Julie-Ann Toalston, BA, IBCLC
> Connecticut, USA
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