May one assist a non-Jewish woman in childbirth on Shabbat?
Synopsis
A non-Jewish woman may not be assisted in childbirth on Shabbat, even with actions that involve no Shabbat desecration. On weekdays it is permitted due to eivah (avoiding enmity).
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