Ramadan fasting and pregnancy: an evidence-based guide for the obstetrician

Shahawy, Sarrah; Kassab, Leen Al; Rattani, Abbas

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2023.03.023

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“…If the patient chooses to fast despite physician reservations, consider 1 to 2 week trial or interval visits during the month for monitoring ( Table 1 ). 19 , 22 …”

Section: Pre-ramadan Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… 60 Larger data reviews do not suggest that any fasting period will affect birth weight or other neonatal complications. 22 , 61 A framework for counseling patients in this setting was published by Shahawy et al Clinicians must demonstrate cultural and religious awareness, shared decision-making, and support pregnant patients who decide to fast. For those patients who should not fast provide a detailed discussion of risk and supporting medical evidence.…”

Section: Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alternatively, offer a short trial of fasting with close monitoring. 22 These guidelines can be adapted and generalized to all patients who fast.…”

Section: Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Ramadan is the Islamic holy month when Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset. This 30-day pattern of intermittent diurnal fasting can have a significant physiologic impact on the body. Importantly, oral intake is forbidden during this time, and many patients do not wish to take medications. From a clinical perspective, this potentially impacts healthcare delivery and chronic disease states. Despite these important changes, awareness of individual patient practices remains limited among healthcare providers in North America, which may worsen health disparities in Muslim patients. A fundamental understanding of the cultural and physiological implications of fasting during Ramadan can improve cultural competence and patient outcomes. In this paper, we review the physiologic changes during fasting, medical exemptions to fasting, and special considerations for the care of Muslim patients with chronic conditions who may fast during Ramadan.

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“…If the patient chooses to fast despite physician reservations, consider 1 to 2 week trial or interval visits during the month for monitoring ( Table 1 ). 19 , 22 …”

Section: Pre-ramadan Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%