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

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-17T12:59:42+00:009 Comments

The Cascade of Interventions

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, [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-07-20T09:08:13+00:0015 Comments

The Role of Fathers and Birth Partners in an Empowered Birth

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-07-20T08:56:11+00:0024 Comments

The Fourth Trimester: Embracing Motherhood with Love and Grace

Written By: Anisah Abdullah The journey of motherhood doesn’t end when your baby is born—in many ways, it’s just beginning. The fourth trimester, those first 12 weeks after birth, is a beautiful, raw, and transformative time. It’s a season of deep healing, overwhelming love, and learning to navigate life with your newborn. This is a time to slow down, to nurture yourself as much as you nurture your baby, and to embrace the changes with gentleness and grace. What is the Fourth Trimester? For your baby, the fourth trimester is a big transition from the cozy, safe world of the [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-02-21T07:58:55+00:0018 Comments

Kangaroo Care: A Touch of Tenderness That Revives Hope

Written By: Ola Alzahabi Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a modern and effective method of caring for newborns, especially premature or low birth weight infants. This method relies on direct skin-to-skin contact between the mother and her baby, where the baby is placed on the mother's or father's chest for long hours daily, providing the warmth and security needed for healthy growth. The Origin of Kangaroo Care Kangaroo Care first emerged in Colombia in the 1970s as an alternative solution to the lack of sufficient incubators for preterm infants. Doctors noticed that babies who were held on their mothers' chests [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-02-21T07:41:51+00:0020 Comments

The Importance of Breastfeeding Support

Written By: Alfiya Khadeer & Nabira Safiullah As someone passionate about breastfeeding support, I believe it's essential to highlight the significance of this journey. Unfortunately, the importance of breastfeeding is often overlooked, leading to a rise in formula feeding and related diseases in infants and later life. Breaking the Myth: Breastfeeding is a Learned Skill Many mothers feel lost on their breastfeeding journey, believing it should come naturally. While breastfeeding is natural, it's a skill that both mother and baby need to learn together. Having a good support system and prenatal education about breastfeeding can make all the difference in [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-01-06T08:32:44+00:0021 Comments

Nurturing Life: Unlocking the Blessings of Breastfeeding

Written By: Nabira Safiullah "And the mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years, for those who desire to complete the term of suckling..." (Quran 2:233) Breastfeeding is a divine gift, providing countless benefits for mother and child. As we explore the wonders of breastfeeding, let's delve into its advantages and discuss some valuable tips for new mothers. Benefits of Breastfeeding 1. Optimal Nutrition: Breast milk contains essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. 2. Boosts Immune System: Breast milk's antibodies protect against infections. 3. Brain Development: Breastfeeding enhances cognitive development. 4. Emotional Bonding: Skin-to-skin contact fosters love and [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2024-11-08T09:53:47+00:00Tags: Breastfeeding, Healthy Mother Healthy Baby, Mothers&Babies|24 Comments

Book Review: AMANI Birth

Dania Shahzad talks about her takeaways after reading the AMANI Birth book, authored by Aisha Al Hajjar: "The book was definitely very informative with a beautiful Islamic perspective on how to prepare to birth naturally. I never thought how birth and our Islamic teachings could combine so well to give a strong message about trusting the design of Allah to birth naturally. I would definitely recommend it to expecting mothers because it is very comprehensive and the approach is holistic. The most profound thing I learned and that stuck with me is how important it is to go through good [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2022-08-05T15:53:24+00:00Tags: Book reviews, Feedback, Testimonials|4 Comments

Stories Of Inspiration & Empowerment: AMANI Birth Changing Lives Series

REVIVAL OF MY MOTHERHOOD - A BIRTH STORY Written By: Umm Aaqib بسم اللّٰہ الرحمن الرحيم Let's start this from the beginning... A woman's role as a mother is a highly-regarded, as well as an under-appreciated one; all at the same time. In this flawed world, we verbally admit the virtues of a mother, while disregarding her instincts and choices right from the time she conceives. Pregnancy is no longer treated as a natural process of propagation of the human race. It has become a new profitable industry, which is the result of "fake" modernization of medical industries. With two previous [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2024-10-15T07:45:17+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Informed Pregnancy, Natural Childbirth, Stories Of Inspiration. Stories Of Empowerment|1 Comment

Testimonial Tuesdays

A fabulously honest and fascinating testimonial for AMANI Birth Book expressed exclusively by AMANI Birth trainee Zahra Siddiqui: "The AMANI Birth Book is truly a treasure; a must read for every Muslim woman, expecting or not. It is an awakening towards our instincts, our bodies, and most importantly, an invitation to trust our Creator. The book is a brutal reminder that the "norm" does not always have to be the truth. This read was more of an unlearning than a learning, because the social "rights" and blind belief in the medical system has taken us farther and farther away from the [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2020-09-22T13:32:43+00:00Tags: AllahTheCreator, WomenBodiesAreAmazing|0 Comments

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