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Contraceptives and Righteous Gentiles
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Dear Rabbi,

"For Noahides, a vasectomy though would be forbidden not because it is castration but rather because it is an operation that is not necessary for one's health. Thus it is an act of mutilating the body which is prohibited for a Noahide."

Is this above statement true for women and tubal ligations? I have had 4 children, the last 3 were c-sections with various complications. I have been told by doctors that repeat c-sections could cause problems in future pregnancies (the scar tissue and risk of uterine rupture). My husband and I are torn as to what to do; I would love to have one last child and then have my "tubes tied" while I have the c-section to prevent an "unnecessary operation", but we wonder if this situation would warrant an operation before I become pregnant to avoid any possible health problems. Knowing the halacha on this issue would be really helpful.

Thank you,
Kristine
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Contraceptives and Righteous Gentiles - by Travis - 06-28-2007, 12:53 AM
Vasectomy - by bbentontait - 07-19-2007, 04:04 AM
RE: Vasectomy - by Director Michael - 07-26-2007, 05:03 PM
RE: Contraceptives and Righteous Gentiles - by patkris - 10-11-2007, 05:43 AM

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