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When Ramadan Looks Different This Year

Written By: Zeinab Uddin Ramadan is almost here. And if you're pregnant… or newly postpartum… this year might feel different. You might be counting kicks instead of rak'ahs. Timing naps instead of long nights in Taraweeh. Watching everyone prepare to fast while you're unsure whether you will. And sometimes, quietly, there's guilt. But let's pause there. Allah, the One who obligated fasting, is the One who created pregnancy. He knows the weight of your body, the shifts in your energy, the way your back aches by Maghrib. He knows the tears that come easier. The hunger that feels stronger. The [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2026-02-15T13:45:13+00:009 Comments

In Every Cry, a Chance for Reward

Written By: Zeinab Uddin The early days after birth are tender, beautiful, and often overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, healing aches, and endless feeding sessions, a new mother may find herself running on love and exhaustion at the same time. There's so much joy in holding her baby close, and yet, there are also tears she never expected. It's in these moments that we're reminded of a beautiful hadith: "How amazing is the affair of the believer! Every matter of his is good - and this is for no one except the believer. If something pleasing happens to him, he is [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2026-02-15T16:03:20+00:008 Comments

Confident Feeding: Why Size Doesn’t Define Milk Supply

Written By: Amina Muse As a nurse, I learned about the physiology of breast tissue and milk production during my studies. I knew that breast size doesn’t determine milk supply. However, knowing this scientifically and living it as a new mother are two very different experiences. My mother-in-law, though well-meaning, often suggested that my small breasts might not provide enough milk for my baby. She continued to recommend supplementing with formula “just to be safe.” Despite her concerns, I focused on my son’s growth, his wet diapers, and his contentment after feedings. These signs reassured me that my milk was [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-09T07:29:20+00:0012 Comments

Benefits of Babywearing in the Newborn Period

Written By: Dea Revania As a babywearing consultant I didn't realize about this benefits of babywearing for newborn until I had my fifth baby. For you mom to be, hope this article can help you to prepare for the quarter trimester. Babywearing is not a new trend; it is a natural practice that has been practiced for generations and offers many scientifically proven benefits, especially during the newborn period. For babies, the primary benefit is support during this transitional phase of life. After nine months in the warm, cramped womb, being held in a carrier provides familiar sensations—the warmth of [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-03T16:02:05+00:007 Comments

Ways to Support a Postpartum Mama – Beyond Gifts and Visits

Written By: Zeinab Uddin The early days after birth can be beautiful, exhausting, and overwhelming, all at once. As friends and family, your care and understanding can make a huge difference during this time. The support you offer doesn't have to be grand or expensive. Often, it's the small, gentle things that mean the most. Here are some ways to truly help: 1. Offer Practical Help - Bring nourishing meals, tidy up, or care for older children. Small acts of service give the mother time to rest and recover. 2. Protect Her Rest - Keep visits short and quiet, and [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-27T15:21:08+00:0013 Comments

Postpartum Lasts a Lifetime

Written By: Zaakirah Idrissu Have you heard of the fourth trimester? It is essentially the 12 weeks after giving birth, and it’s just as important as the previous three trimesters for monitoring wellbeing. Unfortunately, when not too careful, a health crisis can also be experienced in those early weeks postpartum that had not otherwise occurred during the pregnancy, such as HELLP syndrome. Therefore let’s question why the fourth trimester so rarely discussed? Why do new mothers and the community mistakenly think everything will be “good as new” in those six short weeks postpartum after the body previously sustained forty weeks [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-27T15:01:14+00:00Tags: Healthy Mother Healthy Baby, Maternal Health Care System|9 Comments

How Attachment Styles Shape The Future of Your Baby Today

Written By: Noor Rahim There are concepts in the field of psychology that are educational, then there are concepts that are not only educational but frankly life-changing due to their personal impact. Attachment styles are unique pieces of information that substantially impact a person’s self-awareness and situational awareness of the behaviors of those closest to them. I would argue that this awareness is crucial in forming a wholesome understanding as to how great the effects of childhood are on every individual. Specifically, the attachment a mother has to her baby today will shape her baby’s future and his/her ability to [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-27T14:51:42+00:003 Comments

Postpartum Rest: Why Recovery Matters More Than We Think

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T08:19:30+00:00Tags: Happy Mothers Happy Babies|9 Comments

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

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-11-09T08:14:32+00:005 Comments

The Golden Hour of Breastfeeding: AMANI’s Perspective

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-09T11:59:23+00:005 Comments

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