the same rule applies for fasting women if theyare medically unfit (which generally ther are) they are exempt from fasting. but, as there chance of getting better is almost definite they can't compensate by feeding the poor they have to make them up once they are better. in th uk this is usually best done in december as sunrise and sunset are so close together .

with women who are breastfeeding it depends on the individual if tehy feel fit enough to fast and the fasting is not depriving the child. but if missed its the same as with pregant women they have to be made up at a later date.

i may be wrong! but. im sure this is what i was taught at muslim school...