Which four women are impure only from the time they discover uterine bleeding?
Halacha 1 lists the four as: a pregnant woman, one who is nursing, a maiden who has never menstruated, and an elderly woman.
Question 2
When a girl menstruates for the first time — even for all seven days — how is it counted?
Halacha 1 states: 'When a girl menstruates for the first time, even if her blood is flowing or dripping for all seven days, it is considered as if she experienced bleeding once.'
Question 3
Why did the Sages ordain morning and evening inspections for women?
Halacha 6 explains: 'The Sages ordained that Jewish women should inspect themselves every day in the morning because of the pure articles that they touched the previous evening and in the evening, because of the pure articles they will touch the following morning.'
Question 4
What is the status of a bloodstained garment found in a Jewish home?
Halacha 9 rules: 'Any garments stained with blood coming from Jewish homes are assumed to be impure.'
Question 5
If blood flows from the body of a deceased woman, what is its status?
Halacha 14 rules: 'When a woman dies and afterwards menstrual blood flows from her body, it imparts impurity to garments it stains. The rationale is that the uterus is an impure place.'