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Postpartum Rest: Why Recovery Matters More Than We Think

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T08:19:30+00:00Tags: Happy Mothers Happy Babies|

Written By: Zeinab Uddin The postpartum period, often called the “fourth trimester,” is a time of deep healing, yet it’s too often rushed or overlooked. After birth, the uterus holds a large internal wound where the placenta was attached, roughly the size of a dinner plate. Once the placenta detaches, that site must heal while the uterus contracts back to its pre-pregnancy size. If such a wound were on someone's arm or leg, everyone would insist they rest and recover. But because we can't see it, mothers are often expected to carry on as if nothing happened. Postpartum rest [...]

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Designed to Heal: The Truth About Tearing in Birth

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-09T08:31:30+00:00Tags: Autonomous Birth, Human Rights During Childbirth|

Written By: Zeinab Uddin For decades, the episiotomy - a surgical cut made at the perineum during birth - was presented as a "necessary" part of childbirth, especially for first-time mothers. What many don't realize is that this practice began not out of medical necessity, but as a marketing ploy to make the use of forceps more convenient. Today, research and global health authorities like ACOG, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have made it clear: routine episiotomies are outdated and not recommended. Studies show they do not prevent severe tears - [...]

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أهمية الغذاء والبروتين أثناء الحمل

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-09T07:50:22+00:00

Written By: Hind AlHajri نحتاج دائماً ان نتغذى بشكل صحي وجيد. لاسيما في فترة الحمل يجب على الام الحرص على الغذاء الجيد فذلك ينعكس بشكل طبيعي على صحة الجنين ونموه بشكل صحي، بالاضافه بان الغذاء السليم يؤثر على سهولة المخاض والولاده. من أهم العناصر التي تحتاجها الحامل يوميًا هو البروتين، لأنه المكوّن الأساسي لبناء خلايا الجنين، والمشيمة، والعضلات، وحتى الدم. يساعد البروتين أيضًا على تثبيت مستوى السكر، ودعم طاقة الأم، وتقوية جهازها المناعي، .. والكثير من الفوائد آلتي لا تحصى. هنالك مصادر عدة للبروتين مثل: • البيض • العدس والفول والحمص • الدجاج والسمك الطازج • المكسرات والبذور • الحليب [...]

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في الحركة بركة

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-17T13:24:58+00:00

Written By: Hind Jaber الحركة والمشي المنتظم من أهم عوامل الحمل الصحي والولادة السهلة. يُعدّ المشي من اجود وابسط أنواع التمارين للحامل، فالمشي لا يتطلب أدوات خاصة. ويساعد على تنشيط الدورة الدموية وتحسين التنفس ودعم نمو الجنين من خلال زيادة تدفق الأكسجين والغذاء إليه. كما يساهم في الحفاظ على وزن صحي، ويقلل من تورّم الساقين والاحتباس المائي. والكثير الكثير من الفوائد. اما من الناحية العاطفية والنفسية، تُعتبر الحركة اليومية طريقة ووسيلة رائعة ولطيفه للتخفيف من التوتر وتحسين المزاج، خاصة عند ممارستها في الطبيعة أو مع الشريك. المشي مع الزوج مثلاً لا يعزز اللياقة والصحه الجسديه فحسب، بل يقوّي الرابط [...]

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My Experience As A First Time Doula

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T08:09:56+00:00

Written By: Ghada Shawki 8 October, 2025 My first experience as a doula was as a substitute for a doula friend who had to travel. I had met the mom once before delivery. She had gone through sexual abuse and other harassment when she was younger. Upon arriving I found the mother lying in bed, quite anxious, strapped with a fetal monitoring device around her belly. That confined her movement drastically. She was mostly lying on her back in bed apprehensive about the next step. The doctor, one who is pro natural birth, checked on her frequently enough. He regularly [...]

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The Golden Hour: Why Your Baby Needs You Immediately After Birth

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-09T08:14:32+00:00

Written By: Ayisha Chandni AMANI, ICBD, ACLP, IYCF, CIM The moment your baby is born, there is a beautiful transition which occurs from womb to the world; a change in habitat for your little one. When your newborn is placed directly on your bare chest—skin touching skin—something magical happens. This simple act is one of the most important things your baby will receive in their first hours of life. Your Body Is Nature's Perfect Incubator In spite of the transition from the womb to the world, your body continues to be your baby's protector. Research shows that babies placed skin-to-skin maintain [...]

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From Anxiety to Empowerment: A Birth Educator’s Reflections

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T09:07:13+00:00Tags: Autonomous Birth, Childbirth Education, Doulas, Maternal Health Care System|

Written By: Sumaya Anjum As a birth educator, one of the most beautiful transformations I’ve witnessed is how a mother’s journey from fear and uncertainty can blossom into strength and confidence. This shift doesn’t happen by chance — it happens through knowledge, preparation, and trust. For many first-time mothers, pregnancy is filled with mixed emotions. They’re excited, hopeful, but also anxious. They’ve heard countless birth stories — some inspiring, others frightening. They worry about pain, complications, and whether they’ll be “strong enough” to give birth. This anxiety often stems from a lack of understanding of how their body works and [...]

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The Golden Hour of Breastfeeding: AMANI’s Perspective

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-09T11:59:23+00:00

Written By: Ola Alzahabi The first hour after birth—known as the Golden Hour—is not a test for the mother to pass. It is a biological dance, where both mother and baby are already perfectly equipped to play their roles. Baby Leads the Way Newborns are born with Primitive Neonatal Reflexes (PNRs) such as rooting, sucking, stepping, and grasping. These instinctive behaviors help them crawl to the breast and self-latch. It is the creation of Allah and His perfect design. The Mother’s Role: Facilitation The mother’s job is not to teach but to provide a supportive environment: skin-to-skin warmth, her scent, and [...]

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قصة ولادتي الاولى

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T08:30:10+00:00Tags: Islamic Childbirth|

Written By: Wafaa Amer في حملي الاول كانت افكاري عن الولاده فقط الم فظيع لايحتمل يجعلني اتلوى وصراخ مثلما ارى واسمع في الشهر الرابع حضرت دوره تثقيفيه عن الولاده تعلمت فيها اشياء مختلفه عن الولاده خرجت منها بحماس شديد ورغبه بان اطبق ماتعلمته من شدة حماسي كنت اخبر كل من حولي من نساء عن ماتعلمته لكن وبلا مبالغه كلهن اخبرنني ان هذا كلام فارغ والم الولاده لن يجعلني اتذكر شيئا واني لن استطيع تحمل الالم ومن كانت لها تجربه مروعه كانت تبدء بسردها لي كنت اشعر بالخوف قليلا واشك في قدرتي على الولاده. قبل موعد الولاده المقدر بيوم في الساعة [...]

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The Husband’s Important Role During Labor

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-09T11:58:29+00:00

Written By: Dea Revania Often, all attention during labor is focused on the struggling mother, who deserves all the praise. However, as a childbirth educator, I want to emphasize one thing: the husband's role during labor is not merely as a companion, but as a central pillar, crucial to a positive birth experience. The husband is his wife's emotional anchor, spokesperson, and irreplaceable source of strength. The Husband's Key Role: From Coach to Protector The husband's role begins long before the first contraction. His willingness to be active in preparation—attending childbirth classes, understanding the physiology of labor, and developing a [...]

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