Re: pregnancy and fasting
Allah has excused us from fasts during pregnancy. This is for our health and the baby's. Why take an unnecessary risk?
As for giving to charity, are there guidelines for how much to give?
I agree it does feel weird. This is my first Ramadan not fasting -- and because of my odd cycles, I've been mashAllah able to fast the whole month previously. I guess I will compensate by overfeeding hubby during sehri and dinner :D.