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Be There for Her: The Importance of Social Support during Pregnancy

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T09:00:33+00:00Tags: Childbirth Education, Husbands, Informed Decisions, Mothers&Babies|

Written By: Lalithambigai Sekar A mother remembers the one cared during pregnancy and the one did not help in motherhood. Good or bad, she will never forget. Pregnancy is the most vulnerable period in a woman’s life, where it shapes lifelong impact on mind and body due to physical and mental stress happens during pregnancy, followed by childbirth and postpartum. The experiences during the first nine months shape mother’s view of parenting, her parenting skills, her self-esteem and her relationship with her partner followed by the family cycle for lifetime. Therefore, having an understanding and supportive hands during pregnancy offer [...]

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A Gentle Guide for the Fourth Trimester

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-06T16:38:35+00:00

Written By: Hira Hassan Your journey after birth is just beginning. This "fourth trimester" is a time of healing, bonding, and transition—and should be grounded in support, rest, and understanding—not stress. Here's what thoughtful postpartum care looks like, backed by public health guidelines and real clinical insights. 1. Immediate Postpartum (First 24 Hours) Hospital Stay & Early Check: WHO and NIH recommend that mothers and newborns stay in the facility at least 24 hours, with a clinical check before discharge. If you delivered at home, a postnatal exam within the first day is essential. Danger Sign Awareness: You should be [...]

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The Virtues of Dhikr (Remembrance) Whilst in a State of Hardship

Sumreen Wasiq2025-12-12T14:12:23+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth, Informed Pregnancy|

Written By: Noor Rahim At AMANI Birth, we encourage expecting mothers to not simply “endure” any pain they may encounter but to accept it head-on with effective coping mechanisms. These habits boost the mother’s confidence and allow pain to no longer be an impending fear that throws her in a state of panic. From these habits is to learn how to engage in tummy (or diaphragmatic) breathing in order to signal calmness to the parasympathetic nervous system and this amazingly decreases the mother’s pain. Another habit that is commonly mentioned, yet not delved as deeply into, is the power and [...]

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The Doula Diaries – It’s okay to say NO.

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-06T16:38:56+00:00

Written By: Faheema Mohammed A few years ago, when I just started out as an AMANI Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, I was under the assumption that I needed to hook every client that came my way, and I thought that the power was in the client’s hands. A few months to almost a year later, I realized that was not necessarily true. Even though I needed clients, I had just as much power over who I chose to support. You see, we birth-workers often enter this field with a passion for supporting families through one of life’s most miraculous [...]

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October is….

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-17T13:00:29+00:00Tags: Mothers&Babies, Stories Of Inspiration. Stories Of Empowerment|

Written By: Zaakirah Idrissu In the United States the month of October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Miscarriage is defined in the U.S. as a loss happening before 20 weeks gestation while a stillbirth is a loss occurring after 20 weeks gestation. According to the March of Dimes, between 10-20% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage while 1 in 175 result in a stillbirth. Yet the topic of such loss in various families and communities can be seen as taboo. As a result many families carry the pain of this loss alone. This loss from medical lens is experienced [...]

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Montgomery’s Glands: A Small Secret with a Great Impact on Breastfeeding

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-17T12:59:42+00:00

Written By: Ola Alzahabi Have you ever wondered what those tiny bumps around the darker area of your nipple are? They are not random at all, but Montgomery’s Glands—a unique creation from Allah, designed to help your baby breastfeed from the very first moments after birth. What Are Montgomery’s Glands? Montgomery’s Glands are modified sebaceous (oil) glands located on the areola. These glands release a special mixture of natural oils and scents that guide the baby toward the nipple and prepare the breast for feeding. Their Role in the Golden Hour after Birth During the first hour of life—the “golden [...]

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Sweet Mercy: The Power of Dates in Pregnancy

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-05T12:48:07+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth, Childbirth Education, Nutrition & Physical Activity|

Written By: Fajr Peter A Superfood from the Qur’an for Strength, Sweetness, and Sacred Support Among the many gifts Allah ﷻ has given us in His creation, dates hold a special place — not just as a food of blessing, but as a source of strength and healing, especially for women during pregnancy and birth. In this installment of the Nourishing the Journey series, we’ll explore why dates are a beloved food of the Qur’an, how they support your body during pregnancy, and simple, creative ways to enjoy them. Dates in the Qur’an: A Gift for Birth One of the [...]

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The Cascade of Interventions

Sumreen Wasiq2025-07-20T09:08:13+00:00

Written By: Hira Hassan How many births have I yet to see of my friends and family that went through the pathway of a term known as "Cascade of interventions " where their process was interfered with medically and emotionally and they ended up having an emergency C-section. It can be explained well with another term known as 'Snowball effect'. Imagine a little snowball starts rolling down a hill, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and bigger. In birth, when we interfere, one intervention leads to another, and then another even bigger intervention that leads to the final blow, [...]

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The Role of Fathers and Birth Partners in an Empowered Birth

Sumreen Wasiq2025-07-20T08:56:11+00:00

Written By: Anisah Abdullah When we think of birth, our minds often focus on the mother and baby. Yet, the presence and support of a husband or birth partner is a vital part of creating an empowered and positive birth experience. In AMANI Birth, we recognise that birth is not just a physical event, but a deeply emotional and spiritual journey – one that is strengthened through love, support, and connection. A supportive birth partner acts as an anchor for the mother, helping her feel safe, respected, and confident. When a woman feels secure, her body is more likely to [...]

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The Doula: Her Role in Supporting Mothers and Her Impact on Improving Birth Outcomes in the Arab and Islamic World

Sumreen Wasiq2025-07-20T08:55:49+00:00

Written By: Ola Alzahabi Childbirth is one of the most complex experiences in a woman’s life, where physical and emotional challenges intertwine, making comprehensive support during this stage a necessity rather than a luxury. In this context, the role of the *doula* has emerged as a vital element in supporting mothers before, during, and after childbirth, especially in recent years with the growing emphasis on woman-centered care. In the Arab and Islamic world, initiatives like AMANI Birth have begun highlighting the importance of this role, supported by local studies such as one conducted in Saudi Arabia, which confirmed significant improvements [...]

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