Breastfeeding whilst fasting

Question ID: 
16
Umm*** asks:

Question

Assalamu'alaikum, Mufti Sahib I would be grateful if Mufti Sahb could advise me on what is best course of action with regards to my situation as follows: Ramadhan is just around the corner. I have a 9 month old baby who is breastfeeding and two other children. The fasting days, will be very long, insha Allah, as I live in the UK. What should I do in this situation? 1) Should I carry on breastfeeding while I observe the fasts? 2) Or should I wean my baby off so then I may be able to fast, bearing in mind that she's hardly one year old in age? 3) Or do I continue breastfeeding but do not observe fast and make up for the fasting days immediately after Ramadhan? 4) Or should I teach her to drink from the bottle, drinking my milk, and observe the fasts? Please advise accordingly and jazak Allahu khaira in advance. Also, I am a Shafi'e follower. Allahumma baarik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha'baana wa ballighna Ramadhaana. Wassalam.

Answer

Wa alaikoum salam, The first one is ideal if it does not lead to any inconvenience. The number four seems to be easier if the baby could adapt. Otherwise you may postpone your fasting for after ramadhan according to your convenience and the convenience of the baby.