Doulas Archives - AMANI Birth

The Difference Between Sciatica & SI joint Dysfunction

Written By: Noor Rahim One may hear about sciatica so often that they’re tempted to label any “shooting pain” from the back as sciatica. However, there are varied sources of pain that stem from the back and due to their different origins, the diagnosis and treatment may vary. As doulas, and more specifically support persons, for our to-be mothers, it is important we encourage clients that have recurring painful bodily pain to follow with a physical therapist who will accurately diagnose and create a suitable treatment plan. Sciatica refers to pain that travels through the sciatica nerve from one’s lower [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2026-05-12T05:58:39+00:00Tags: Childbirth Education, Doulas, Nutrition & Physical Activity|12 Comments

From Anxiety to Empowerment: A Birth Educator’s Reflections

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 [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2025-10-12T09:07:13+00:00Tags: Autonomous Birth, Childbirth Education, Doulas, Maternal Health Care System|6 Comments

The Power of Birth Story Telling

Written By: Fajr Dawn Peters Birth stories are as unique as the women who experience them. While sharing these stories can be very personal, their impact resonates beyond the storyteller. There’s a wealth of benefits for both the speaker and the listener. Creating Connection and Community Birth is a universal experience, yet no two women’s journeys are the same. Sharing birth stories gives women the opportunity to connect and bond around the shared experience of childbirth. The exchange of birth stories can enrich the community and add to collective knowledge. Processing and Promoting Healing Birth is transformative, but it’s not [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2024-11-24T06:53:05+00:00Tags: BirthStories, Doulas|20 Comments

A Pregnant Journey

Written By: Fajr Dawn Peters I'm expecting! I am filled with excitement and anticipation of what this new addition could mean. Through all my thoughts and emotions, a fact I know deeply comes to the surface: 'I have to prepare.' Having had six children before, I know that knowledge is power and preparation is key. I must make informed, thoughtful choices because these choices impact outcomes; failing to make a choice is in itself a choice. I've chosen my provider, Aisha al-Hajjar, a wonderful midwife, mashaAllah, that I had been blessed to work with before. The role of the provider [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2024-11-05T23:32:32+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth, AMANI Birth Changing Lives, AMANI Birth Doula, Doulas, Informed Decisions|17 Comments

Testimonial Tuesdays

A mother all the way from Hyderabad shares her heartwarming experience with AMANI Birth: I am from Hyderabad, India. I took my AMANI Birth parents' workshop for my 5th child with doula and VBAC coach, Zehra Batool. MashaAllah, she was very informative, understanding and afterwards I even hired her as my virtual doula. Eight months back I was able to have my natural birth in a hospital, without any medications. After taking the workshop my husband and I felt very empowered and educated about the birthing process; something which we were longing for since our first child. We used to [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2020-09-15T11:55:45+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth CBE, Doulas, Testimonials|1 Comment

Implications of Environmental Stressors on Birth Physiology

Pregnant women across the globe practice in their own way of preparing for their births. with their hearts set on the best outcome for their babies. Such is the pure, dedicated heart of a mother that she easily forgets about her own needs, and often fails to appreciate the fact that taking care of her needs, in reality, helps to create the positive and safe birth that she rightfully desires. Although two separate individuals, a mother and baby are linked as one (also referred to as mother-baby dyad), therefore any stressful event affecting the laboring mother directly influences the baby [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2020-07-14T16:29:10+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth, Autonomous Birth, Doulas, Human Rights During Childbirth, Maternal Health Care System, Mothers&Babies|2 Comments

Testimonial Tuesdays

We all agree, birth is a remarkable event in any woman's life. Cradling her baby in her womb for the entire gestation of her pregnancy--meeting her baby in a safe and sound manner--always remains on top of a woman's priorities. As much as our energies pivot at ensuring baby's health and well-being throughout the laboring and birthing process, AMANI Birth's emphasis on guarding and sanctifying the laboring mother's birthing experience and laboring environment is equally stressed upon. After all, healthy and happy mothers make healthy and happy babies! Today, we are thrilled to include a remarkable testimonial of a client [...]

Sumreen Wasiq2024-10-15T09:12:02+00:00Tags: AMANI Birth CBE, AMANI Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Doulas, Happy Babies, Happy Mothers, Testimonials|0 Comments

من هي الدولا

ترجمة مقال كتبته : عائشة الحجار يتزايد الطلب على خدمات الدولا اكثر واكثر حول العالم واصبحت معروفة بشكل افضل. والحقيقة اصبحت الدولا مطلوبة بشكل اعتيادي في العديد من الدول المتقدمة مثل امريكا وبريطانيا وايرلندا وكندا. كما انها معروفة في الشرق في سنغافورة وبروني واندونيسيا وماليزيا ونيوزيلاندا وغيرها. وحتى في الدول العربية يتواجد عدد كبير منهن في دول مثل الامارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة العربية السعودية والكويت والعراق وقطر وعمان والبحرين والاردن ومصر والحمدلله. ولكن يبدو ان اصول المهنة ومبادئها تبدو حديثة في بعض دول العالم الاسلامي مثل تركيا وفلسطين وباكستان والهند. ولذا نقدم هنا اضاءة على مهنة الدولا. اصبحت خدمات الدولا [...]

Aisha Al Hajjar, MSM, BSM, LM, CPM, AMANI2026-03-11T15:26:26+00:00Tags: Doulas, Husbands|0 Comments

What is a Doula?

DOULA services for labor/birth and the postpartum period are becoming more and more popular and well known worldwide. In fact they are becoming common-place in many developed nations such as the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, etc. Even in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Egypt there are growing numbers of doulas available, masha’Allah. However, the concept seems to be fairly new amongst the Muslim populations and in countries such as Turkey, Palestine, Pakistan and, India. All of these countries are home to AMANI Birth Doulas, alhamdulelah. In fact, AMANI affiliates [...]

Aisha Al Hajjar, MSM, BSM, LM, CPM, AMANI2024-02-04T21:05:49+00:00Tags: Doulas, Husbands|2 Comments

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