How is the legal maintenance calculated for a pregnant wife during her waiting period (iddah), and the maintenance for the infant after its birth, in the event of a desire to divorce the pregnant wife?

A divorced pregnant woman is entitled to maintenance and lodging, whether the divorce is revocable or irrevocable. The revocable divorce is because she is considered still a wife, and the irrevocable divorce is based on the السنة (Prophetic tradition) and consensus.

The father is obligated to provide for his child during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and thereafter. This maintenance includes birth expenses, lodging, food, clothing, medical treatment, and breastfeeding wages.

If the divorced woman gives birth, she is no longer entitled to maintenance or lodging, except for her infant. She can claim breastfeeding wages. Scholars have differed regarding the lodging of the custodian (nanny).

The breastfeeding wages are, by agreement, the responsibility of the infant's father. The father is not permitted to compel the mother to breastfeed.

Scholars have differed regarding the wages for custody. Maintenance is determined by what is customary, taking into account the husband's financial situation. If he is wealthy, his maintenance should be commensurate with his wealth. If he is poor or of moderate means, it should be according to his situation. The judge arbitrates in determining it in case of dispute.

The husband is obligated to provide for his wife and her pregnancy until she gives birth, then for the infant's maintenance, and the breastfeeding and custody wages for the divorced woman if she requests them.