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Migraines and Low Iron

Sumreen Wasiq2026-10-19T10:19:37+00:00Tags: Nutrition & Physical Activity, Self Care|

Written By: Madeeha Tasneem Bhunnoo Food intake, meal timings and personal sensitivities affect migraine management. Patients with migraine should avoid triggers like red wine, aged cheese, processed meats and caffeine drinks like coffee. Since responses vary individually, symptoms should be monitored to identify patterns such as sleep, stress and food intake. Thus, establishing regular meal timings and hydration are vital for migraine management. Foods that are beneficial include salmon, spinach, nuts, and seeds like pumpkin. Regarding iron rich foods, both the combination and source matter. Prefer animal sources like red meat for easy absorption while plant based sources like lentils, [...]

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Birth Is A Natural Life Event

Sumreen Wasiq2026-10-19T09:36:48+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth, Childbirth Education|

Written by: Liyana Helmy I would like to talk about something that so many mothers get completely backwards — and once you shift your perspective on this, your entire pregnancy journey changes. AMANI Birth Principle no. 2 is this: Birth is a natural life event. Simple words. But the weight behind them? Huge. The Story We've Been Told How many times have you heard someone say, "Oh, I'm just not good at giving birth"? Or seen a mum-to-be scroll through a birth horror story thread at 2 a.m and come out the other side completely terrified? We've all been there, [...]

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The Gift of Collecting Colostrum

Sumreen Wasiq2026-10-19T07:40:50+00:00Tags: Birth Plan, Breastfeeding, Mothers&Babies|

Written By: Zaakirah Idrissu According to the World Health Organization (WHO), babies should be breastfed within the first hour after birth and exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life for optimal health. While parents prepare nurseries, browse baby-name books, and shop for the perfect stroller, there is another incredible gift that is often overlooked: collecting colostrum before birth. Colostrum is a nutrient-rich, golden milk with a thick, sticky consistency that helps line a baby’s gut with nature’s first immune-boosting proteins. It contains living cells uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each individual newborn. The benefits of colostrum [...]

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Nourishing Two: Why Protein Matters in Pregnancy

Sumreen Wasiq2026-10-19T07:27:59+00:00Tags: Healthy Mother Healthy Baby, Nutrition & Physical Activity|

Written By: Amna Saleem When we think about nutrition during pregnancy, we often hear about folic acid, iron, or prenatal vitamins, but protein deserves just as much attention. Pregnancy is a season of constant growth. A baby is developing organs, muscles, skin, and other tissues, while a mother’s own body is also changing to support the placenta, expanding blood volume, and prepare for birth and breastfeeding. Protein provides amino acids; the building blocks the body uses to make and repair tissue. That is one reason protein needs increase during pregnancy. The current U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance is about 1.1 grams [...]

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The Quiet Power of Your Words in Labor

Sumreen Wasiq2026-10-03T09:03:30+00:00Tags: Informed Pregnancy, Natural Childbirth|

Written By: Zeinab Uddin In labor, things just come out. “I can't do this.” “This is too much.” “I'm not strong enough.” And in that moment… it really does feel true. You're not sitting there thinking about what to say, it just slips out, because it's intense, unfamiliar, and overwhelming. But something we don't always realize is that these words don't just describe what we're feeling… they can actually shape it. They affect our thoughts, our emotions, even how our body responds to each contraction. The more panic-filled the words are, the more the body starts to tense. Breathing changes. [...]

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Birth by Design: Understanding the Physiology of Natural Labor

Sumreen Wasiq2026-09-09T15:02:21+00:00Tags: Natural Childbirth, Respect Physiology|

Written By: Dr Umm Maryam In today's maternity care landscape, childbirth is often viewed through a medical lens. While modern medicine plays a vital role when complications arise, it is important to remember that birth is not an illness, it is a natural physiological process that the female body is designed to accomplish. Natural labor is guided by a remarkable interplay of hormones, instincts, and physical adaptations that work together to support both mother and baby. When labor begins spontaneously and progresses without unnecessary intervention, the body activates a finely tuned biological system that has evolved over generations. One of [...]

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حمل سے پہلے حمل کی تیاری؟

Sumreen Wasiq2026-09-09T14:52:49+00:00Tags: Healthy Mother Healthy Baby, Nutrition & Physical Activity|

Written By: Syeda Fakiha Zaidi ٹین ایجر لڑکیوں کو دیکھتی ہوں تو حلق سے جنک فوڈز کے علاوہ کچھ اترتا ہی نہیں ہے۔ پڑھائی اور پھر جاب کی ٹینشن میں ڈھنگ سے تین وقت کا کھانا کھانا تو خواب و خیال ہوا۔ ہاتھ بڑھا کر چپس کا پیکٹ کھول لیا اور کام کرتے کرتے وہی چگ لیا اور پیٹ بھر گیا۔ اسی اثناء میں شادی کے شادیانے بجے تو اب شاپنگ اور لیپاپوتی سے کہاں فرصت ہے کہ کچھ پیٹ میں ڈالا جائے؟ اگر کچھ فکر ہو ہی گئی تو مقصد ڈائٹنگ اور گلوئنگ سکن کے علاوہ شاید ہی کچھ [...]

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Endorphins: The Body’s Natural Pain Killers

Sumreen Wasiq2026-09-09T14:40:38+00:00Tags: Autonomous Birth, Childbirth Education, Informed Pregnancy|

Written By: Noor Rahim Did you know that every mother’s body releases “natural pain killers” prior, during and even after labor? Allah created the woman’s body to be able to naturally handle the pains of labor but many times, women are told that the pain is “unbearable” and they go as far as ridiculing women who opt for the “natural route”! Rather, mothers should be advised on how to work with their body’s natural mechanisms and be informed of the great multilayer benefits these mechanisms provide. What Are Endorphins? Endorphins are neurotransmitters/hormones produced within the brain and nervous system in [...]

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Why Maternal Health Is An Economic Issue

Sumreen Wasiq2026-09-09T13:49:29+00:00Tags: Maternal Health Care System, Mothers&Babies|

Written By: Ayisha Chandni Maternal health is often viewed through a clinical or emotional lens—but for birth workers and doulas, it’s equally important to understand it as an economic issue. This perspective not only strengthens advocacy but also elevates the value of the care we provide. Every pregnancy outcome has a financial ripple effect. When a mother experiences complications—such as preterm birth, emergency interventions, or postpartum depression—the costs extend far beyond hospital bills. Families may face loss of income, increased caregiving demands, and long-term healthcare expenses. On a larger scale, countries lose billions in productivity due to maternal morbidity and [...]

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Allah is in Control of All Things

Sumreen Wasiq2026-06-20T09:15:28+00:00Tags: AllahTheCreator, Islamic Childbirth|

Written by: Liyana Helmy I want to share about one of the principles that forms the foundation to AMANI Birth: Allah is in control of all things. I believe that once this principle truly settles in your heart, in sha Allah, your whole pregnancy and birth journey becomes so much calmer. What does "Allah is in control of all things" mean? Simply put, every heartbeat of your baby, every contraction that comes, every movement your baby makes in the womb, all of it happens with Allah's permission. It's not coincidence, not random, and not just because "our bodies are clever." [...]

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