Breastfeeding Support, News and Views for Muslim Moms
Breastfeeding women who are not fasting often feel “left out” during Ramadan. However, Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food and drink. This time of self-purification and restraint is designed to help us attain taqwa so that we can be closer to our Creator. Therefore, we there are many things a woman […]
I recently stumbled upon an online debate among sisters about whether or not a breastfeeding mother had to make-up her missed fasts from Ramadan. Despite the fact that Allah (swt) has been merciful by given the breastfeeding woman a dispensation to be excused from fasting during the holy month (with a valid excuse), many of […]
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 […]
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 […]
