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Asalaamu’alaiykm wa rahmatu Allahi wa barakaatuhu Sisters. it is so important that you are aware that you have the right to make decisions about your bodies during pregnancy & labour.  Earlier this year, I took part in an informative ‘Birthrights in Maternity Rights’ workshop with https://www.birthrights.org.uk in which we discussed human rights in birth and …

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Breastfeeding Top Tips

Breastfeeding tips!  As part of my doula services, I offer breastfeeding support to sisters.  Whether you’ve just started on your breastfeeding journey or you’re a pro, blocked ducts, engorged breasts and mastitis can occur.  Some things to consider at the start of your BF journey and during: Are you drinking enough water? Hydration is key …

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Vitamin K

The Vitamin K injection For some time, I have debated about whether or not to share this but I have been asked by a number of sisters to share any information that I have on the matter. And here it is. So, first things first, this is not a vitamin! There is no Vitamin K in the Vit …

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Postpartum Bleeding

Postpartum bleeding Just as no two pregnancies are the same, no two postpartum bleeds are the same.  While some sisters may find that their bleeding eases off within a couple of weeks postpartum, others may find that the bleeding continues (almost intermittently) for up to 60 days. What to expect in the postpartum bleed?!  The …

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The Date

The importance of Dates in Islam Dates are mentioned multiple times in the Quran and Sunnah (ahadith), and by the scholar Ibn Al Qayyim Al-Jawziyya. The references are made to all the parts associated with the date fruit, such as the tree itself and even we, as Muslims, use the date seed powder, particularly that …

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Hijama Cupping Therapy

Hijama Cupping Therapy is a Sunnah in Islam for which the Arabic name ‘Hijama’ is given for the practice of blood-letting. It is a detoxifying practice and is also known as ‘cupping’. It is an ancient complimentary therapy which is known for its amazing life health benefits. Cupping therapy, in time, has been adopted by …

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