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Jitiya fast in pregnancy: right or wrong?

Jitiya fast in pregnancy: Is this correct?: New Delhi | Every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, Jitiya Vrat, also known as Jeevaputrika Vrat, is celebrated with reverence and enthusiasm. Mothers observe this fast for the long life and health of their children.

In this fast, one has to keep fast without food and water throughout the day, which makes it challenging. Especially pregnant women want to keep this fast for children growing in their womb or already present children. But the question arises that is it safe to keep Jitiya fast during pregnancy? If yes, how to do it and if not, what are the options? Let’s know about the rules and precautions of this fast.

Should Jitiya fast be observed during pregnancy?

Pregnant women are required to consult their doctor before keeping Jitiya fast. It depends on whether your pregnancy is normal or risky.

If the doctor and family consent, then this fast should be observed. Keeping in mind the health of mother and child, it is necessary to take any decision.

How to observe Jitiya fast during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, fasting or fasting without food can be harmful to both mother and child. Therefore pregnant women can resort to fruit or liquid diet. Fasting can be completed with light diets like milk, coconut water, fruit, sago khichdi, or dried fruits. With this, the body will continue to get the necessary nutrition and the virtue of the fast will also be attained.

What to do if you cannot fast?

If the pregnant woman does not allow health to fast, there is no need to worry. In such a situation, you can dedicate your virtue to your child by getting your mother, sister or mother -in -law fast for your child. Apart from this, you can also maintain the importance of this fast by worshiping at home and distributing prasad.