Breastfeeding Support, News and Views for Muslim Moms
Breastfeeding research tells us that short term fasting will not decrease milk supply, but that severe dehydration can reduce milk supply. A nursing woman may be at risk of severe dehydration if she is not drinking enough fluids during the night period. This risk will be heightened if she is exhausted with the demands of […]
About a week ago, I gave birth to a baby girl named Amina. Though, I successfully breastfed my two older daughters, I realized that I had forgotten some of the information about breastfeeding newborns in the early weeks. So, I headed over to my favorite online resource for breastfeeding information, Kellymom.com. This website was created […]
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 […]
Ar-Rada’ah is the arabic word most often translated as breastfeeding, nursing or suckling. It is defined as the act of sucking milk from the breast. When discussing matters of fiqh, milk must enter the belly via the mouth or nose in order for it to be considered ar-rada’ah. Milk in this case refers to breastmilk and not artificial substances such as formula.
