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Is a Badekening to be done by a Zivug Sheiyni?[1]

Yes, but it is to be done by another woman, and not the Chasan. Likewise, it may be done under the Chuppah and not necessarily prior to walking to the Chuppah. [In this regard, it is defined as a Zivug Sheiyni even if the Kallah has not been previously married, but is not a Besula.[2]]

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[1] See Michaber E.H. 65:2; Rama E.H. 31:2; Chelkas Mechokeik 55:8; Aruch Hashulchan 55:24; Shulchan Haezer 2:25; Mahariatz 8; Seder Kiddushin Venissuin [Farkash] p. 80; Nitei Gavriel 51:3

[2] See Taz E.H. 61:1; Hamakneh E.H. 65; Encyclopedia Talmudit Vol. 16 Erech Chupah p. 425 So rule regarding Sheva Brachos that it has a status of Zivug Sheiyni: Noda Beyehuda Tinyana 61; Shemesh Tzedaka 5:40 in name of Ginas Veradim 1:17, brought in Pischeiy Teshuvah 62:9; Poskim brought in Nitei Gavriel 110:8 footnote 17

One, unless the Kallah is a Besula, in which case seven.

See Noda Beyehuda Tinyana 61; Shemesh Tzedaka 5/40 in name of Ginas Veradim 1/17, brought in Pischeiy Teshuvah 62/9; Poskim brought in Nitei Gavriel 110/8 footnote 17

Indeed, this was the common belief, based on experience and statistics, in previous times even amongst the gentiles, that a preemie of the eighth month is not able to survive. Thanks to the advancement of modern medicine, and perhaps changes in the physique of the body, this is no longer the belief today even in Halacha, and hence we desecrate Shabbos even on behalf of a premature birth.

See Encyclopedia Hilchatit Refuit 3 pp. 844-846 and 870-876

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