Breastfeeding Support, News and Views for Muslim Moms
While doing some research online, I found this intriguing book review by Hannah Katsman from GreenProphet.com. The book entitled “A Fading Art: Understanding Breastfeeding in the Middle East,” written by Dr. Modia Batterjee, attributes the high infant mortality rate amongst Muslim countries to the lack of breastfeeding. She blames formula companies for heavily marketing their […]
One of the greatest mysteries about human milk is its ingredients, and each year scientists discover more of its components. In 2007, students Cecily Heslett, Sherri Hedberg and Haley Rumble of the Breastfeeding Course for Health Care Providers at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, Canada compiled the most accessible and complete list to this date. […]
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.
Most Muslimahs are lighthearted about breastfeeding and fasting. While most sisters have valid excuses, some assume themselves exempt from participating in Ramadan without even considering if there is a genuine fear for themselves or their child. It is a myth that fasting in an Islamic manner (refraining from food and drink from sun up to […]
