Hi Julie,

Those more knowledgable about Jewish religious law will no doubt reply soon.
However, it is my understanding that nursing mothers, particularly I would
think those with such a young child, are exempt from such fasting, both in
the Jewish and Muslim religion. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Sharon

On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:20 PM, Julie Rosen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have a doula client who gave birth a week ago and is planning to fast on
> Yom Kippur.  She intends to stay in bed all day with her nursling to
> conserve energy, but asked me whether there was anything she could eat or
> drink before the fast to make it easier on her.  Someone suggesting loading
> up on PowerAde (a sports drink).  Any other ideas?
>
> Happy New Year to those of you who celebrate.
>
> Thanks,
> Julie Rosen, CD, LCCE, LLLL, IBCLC
> Teaneck, NJ
>
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