Breastfeeding Support, News and Views for Muslim Moms
Islam protects the breastfeeding relationship by providing rights and provisions that ensure the mother and child attain optimal benefits. Here is a small list of examples that make breastfeeding easier and more achievable: Breastfeeding is the right of the mother. If she is willing no one can keep her from doing it. Breastmilk is the […]
Many mothers worry if their child is still nursing beyond the age of two years. As a mother myself, I understand that certain challenges can prevent a child from completely weaning as expected. However, mothers should not put undue hardship on themselves if their child does not weaned by their second birthday. In the translation […]
Many women dread breastfeeding, discouraged by other women’s horror stories of painful sucking, plagues of mastitis and low milk supply. However, these women are an exception to the billions of women who have successfully enjoyed breastfeeding their children. Breastfeeding is a natural experience for mother and baby, and in many ways Allah (swt) has made […]
Fathers play an important role in breastfeeding. Many of the responsibilities of fathers are mentioned in the translation of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 233 which states “Mothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the father is the mothers’ provision and their clothing according to what is […]
