Breastfeeding Support, News and Views for Muslim Moms
Ramadan Mubarak. I pray this month brings us all closer to Allah (swt). I am fasting and nursing my 8 month old. So, I thought I’d share part of my journey with you all. By the way, ALL NURSING MOTHERS CAN DELAY THEIR FAST. THIS IS A PERSONAL CHOICE. FASTING IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE. […]
Update: I have written a new, expanded version of this article with current WHO and AAP guidance: Two Full Years of Breastfeeding: The Quranic Recommendation and Modern Evidence. The translation of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 233, states “Mothers should nurse their children for two full years, for those who wish to complete the full term of […]
Many people are challenged by the first few days of Ramadan. In addition to waking early for suhoor, unsatisfied hunger and thirst can be quite discomforting. Subhan’ Allah, Allah is Merciful and provides us with so much barakah for fasting in the holy month. The transition from Shaban to fasting consistently in Ramadan, can be […]
Alhamdulilah, Monday evening I gave birth to a precious baby girl. Since I breastfed my other two daughters, I was confident that I would be successful at feeding her naturally. Soon after delivery, we did skin-to-skin. She found her way to the breast, latched on and started sucking. She nursed beautifully. There was no prodding, no […]
