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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth October 2018 PMID 30359228

The effect of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy on perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jocelyn D Glazier, Dexter J L Hayes, Sabiha Hussain, Stephen W D'Souza, Joanne Whitcombe, Alexander E P Heazell, Nick Ashton

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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a cautious acceptance of the study's results, with comments like 'Ramadan fasting does not adversely affect birth weight,' highlighting general agreement. Some posts question the strength of evidence, exemplified by statements like 'this is the study they're quoting to make it seem harmless,' showing a desire for deeper understanding. The tone is often analytical but also reflects a healthy curiosity, contributing to moderate interest and engagement levels.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions accept that the study's findings show minimal or no adverse effects, though some mention that evidence is not conclusive.

InterestModerate interest

The posts display moderate curiosity about the topic, with many wanting to see more evidence or clarifications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference multiple studies, share diverse opinions, and question interpretations, indicating a moderate level of involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions influence opinions on fasting during pregnancy but do not seem to cause dramatic shifts or widespread controversy.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed 22 studies with over 31,000 pregnancies and found that Ramadan fasting during pregnancy does not significantly impact birth weight or most major perinatal outcomes, though placental weight was slightly lower in fasting mothers.
  • The research focused on outcomes like perinatal mortality, preterm birth, and small for gestational age infants, but the evidence did not show fasting increased risks for these conditions.
  • Overall, the review suggests that pregnant women who choose to fast during Ramadan may not experience adverse perinatal effects, but some limitations like a single study influencing placental weight results should be considered.
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@YinxXx_xXx https://t.co/51sQtMYo8U reviews such as this haven't found clear indications of harm or risk. if it was such an obvious risk, surely theres be multiple studies confirming this.

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@hcuu_e64 this is the study they're quoting to make it seem harmless and even it admits that this is not sufficient evidence lmao https://t.co/gdXespehVr https://t.co/pp98o25ETW

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@winnie4prez jazakallah, I hadn't come across that one. In this systematic review they didn't find any glaring impact of fasting on preterm birth https://t.co/51sQtNfZ0s

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The effect of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy on perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://t.co/G1BY6dkEBn

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RT @KomalBajajMD: Pregnancy is not necessarily a contraindication to fasting. Every pregnant woman observing Ramadan should make her own de…

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Protect our faith
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@ibrahim_al_al Att de inte behöver innebär inte att kvinnor inte fastar. Däremot är det osäkert om det innebär ökad hälsorisk för barnen. https://t.co/ZSpbAe1OMU https://t.co/z1Xj5jQixI

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