Does Induction of Labor Really Reduce the Risk of Cesarean ?

Written By: Dr Ummay Kulsoom The final weeks of pregnancy have the mix feelings of  the silence before a storm and anxiety before an exam. It is filled with expectations, blooming with excitement and intimidating with a thousand questions. One of the greatest dilemma remains whether to wait for spontaneous labor or consider elective induction? Every third pregnant female in USA and England undergoes induction of labor.  Since the publication of the ARRIVE trial (2018) more inductions are now being performed in the U.S. but there has not been an overall improvement in maternal or newborn health outcomes.  The trial stated that [...]

Power of Water: How Hydrotherapy Enhances Labor and Birth Experiences

Written By: Alfiya Khadeer Labor and birth are profound, life-changing events, and every expectant mother deserves a birth experience that feels empowering, supportive, and as comfortable as possible. One of the most effective, natural comfort measures is water—whether through a warm shower, soaking in a tub, or even laboring in a birthing pool. Water provides a soothing, versatile option that not only helps manage pain but also supports the body’s natural processes during labor and delivery. How Water Eases Labor Pain The benefits of water during labor stem from its ability to reduce pain, increase relaxation, and promote better progress [...]

Testimonial Tuesdays

AMANI Birth Certified Childbirth Educator, Sadiya Taha, shares her impressions regarding her experience with the organization:  Jazakumullah khair AMANI Team! I am full of gratitude for the AMANI training; the workshop, the books, the online quizzes, exams, the practicum, in fact, everything! Although I have given birth vaginally to seven children, I never got to hear of natural birth until I came across AMANI. Truth be told, I attended the workshop and training as an ignorant mom of 7, but came out - hopefully - as an empowered woman Alhamdulillah. Even my kids learned something from my learning! MashaAllah. AMANI [...]

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