B'dieved, if one recited Birkat HaMazon while engaged in labor, has one fulfilled the obligation?
Synopsis
Although performing labor during Birkat HaMazon is forbidden l'chatchila, b'dieved (after the fact) the blessing is valid and one has fulfilled the obligation, since this is no worse than one who blesses while intoxicated.
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