Written By: Nabira Safiullah "The mother's role to ensure baby reaches its full potential and to maximize safety lies in her attention to good nutrition throughout pregnancy." (AMANI Birth book) This quote underscores the significance of a balanced diet during pregnancy, crucial for the well-being and development of both mother and baby. Proper nutrition supports the growth of the fetus, prepares the mother's body for childbirth, and helps prevent pregnancy complications. One essential nutrient is protein, with recommended daily intake increasing to 80-100 grams during pregnancy. Some excellent protein-rich foods for pregnant women include: Eggs Lean meats (chicken, beef, lamb) [...]

Written By: Anisah Abdullah The journey to motherhood is a time of great joy and anticipation, but for many women, it can also bring feelings of anxiety and fear. Birth anxiety is a common experience that can stem from various sources: fear of pain, worry about complications, uncertainty about the process, or even stories of negative birth experiences shared by others. While these feelings are valid, it is important to address them to ensure a more empowering and positive birth journey. What is Birth Anxiety? Birth anxiety is a type of perinatal anxiety that relates to the process of labour [...]

Written By: Sharifah Hafizah My name is Hafizah, and I am a proud mother of five. My journey with childbirth and parenting has been a beautiful and empowering one, but it wasn’t always this way. After having four children, I decided to attend the AMANI Birth Class. It was a decision that completely transformed my experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. I was blessed to give birth to my fifth child, Khadija, after attending this incredible class, and I got to experience an empowering birth journey from pre-birth to postpartum, all thanks to the education I received. Embracing Natural [...]

Written By: Hira Hasan INDUCED LABOR IS NOT THE SAME AS SPONTANEOUS LABOR Most traumatic birth experiences I've heard start here: INDUCTION Yes, there's a time and place for each intervention, including induction, but the rate at which it is being offered to LOW risk women is insane. Being an advocate for natural birth and holistic care, I don't agree with every recommendation of ACOG, but here's an interesting statement issued by the organization in 2017: They acknowledge, "Many common obstetric practices are of limited or uncertain benefit for low risk women in spontaneous labor." Consider these comparisons between the [...]

Written By: Nabira Safiullah & Ola AlZahabi "Did you know that you can measure your cervix dilation without any vaginal exams? That sounds interesting! How is that possible? Have you ever heard of the 'purple line'? This is the first way to measure dilation. Although it may sound weird or unbelievable, scientific studies have confirmed its accuracy. When a mom is dilating, a purple or brownish line appears, rising upwards from the anus to the top cleft between the buttocks. This visual cue indicates that the baby's head is crowning. The purple-brownish line is usually visible in about 75% of [...]