Disclaimer

I am a midwife, childbirth educator, lecturer, doula, and natural mother of eight children. This is not a medical reference; I do not proclaim to give medical advice. Anything stated here is from personal experience, research, study, and opinion. Each woman has the responsibility to do her own research, consult with her own medical team, and make her own decisions about pregnancy and birth.



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Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
The Best Birth Experiences Begin with Education and Preparation

AMANI Birth is an Islamically based childbirth education and doula certification program designed to prepare professionals in the field of natural birth.  Our primary goal is to teach trust in Allah first and foremost and that birth is a form of worship.  We do not provide medical advice or services and recommend that all expectant parents seek out proper attendance for their birth.  AMANI Birth Certified Childbirth Educators teach the following principles:

1.      Allah is in control of all things.
2.      Birth is a natural life event.
3.      Birth is inherently safe.
4.      The mother’s role in maximizing birth’s safeguards.
5.      Trust in birth is trust in Allah.
6.      Physiology of pregnancy.
7.      Physical preparation for labor/birth.
8.      The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy.
9.      Natural techniques for labor pain.
10.    The importance of avoiding drugs in pregnancy and labor.
11.    Parental responsibility starts in pregnancy.
12.    Birth consumerism is an obligation of good parenting.
13.    Making informed decisions during pregnancy and birth.
14.    Self-advocacy is a right and a responsibility in birth.  
15.    The birth experience matters for a lifetime.
16.    Empowering women in birth.
17.    Educating partners to support mothers in labor.
18.    Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for babies.
19.    Thanking Allah for the birth experience.
20.    Trust in Allah’s plan for our births and our lives.


Currently there is are over 100 certified Childbirth Educators and Doulas and hundreds more in training.  For more information email info@amanibirth.com or visit the AMANI Birth website.

Regular trainings to bring new doulas and childbirth educators on board are always being scheduled.  Check the Teacher/Doula Training tab for more information.

10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Dear Aisha,

    how excited I am to find this information about you!
    I am an expat in Saudi and so far I have never heard of anybody giving these courses.
    All the doctors I have met seems never go here for a natural birth option.....sad.....
    I just hope that soon enough I will be able to get in touch regarding your services :)
    All the best to you meanwhile!
    Regards,GG

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  2. Natural MomJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I'm happy to hear from you too, GG! One birth at a time, I hope to make a difference in the culture of birthing. Birth is not an emergency nor is it a business. It's a natural event, perfectly created and I feel it's a gift when I can reassure women and teach them to trust in it. :)

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  3. Sadia AlviJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    It is so comforting to know someone in this region is offering something like this- teaching women once again the task that we are naturally designed to do. I am pregnant with my first one and due in June. Residing in Jeddah, I so wish you were here to offer your classes as I could find none here. I am practising hypnobirthing techniques to relax and prepare myself for the big day and am so excited about it instead of being nervous and fearful. I am gradually discussing my birth preferences with my doctor here as many practitioners here do not take up natural birthing as easily especially with so many women requesting pain killers. Would really appreciate if you can guide me to some sort of classes/coaching in the city of Jeddah that may help me prepare further for the most awaited time of my life:) Lots of prayers and good wishes for you- Sadia

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  4. Natural MomJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Salam alaikum, Sadia,

    Masha'Allah, alf mabrook on your pregnancy and dua for your healthy pregnancy and baby and easy natural birth, ameen.

    You may check my resources page for my Jeddah contacts and email me at aisha_alhajjar@yahoo.com and I can send you some other email addresses of doulas and a midwive in Jeddah, insha'Allah.

    I cannot personally recommend anyone or their services, just put you in contact, insha'Allah.

    If you have any plans to visit Riyadh before delivery I'd be happy to meet with you and go over some basics to help you with your labor and birth. Your husband could also come and we could work together to get you both prepared as much as possible, insha'Allah.

    Please do keep in touch and let me know how it goes. I'd love to share your birth story on my blog as well, insha'Allah. :)

    Best regards,

    -Aisha, Natural Mom

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  5. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Can someone take classes without being pregnant? I really want to learn natural child birth.

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  6. Natural MomApril 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Yes, you may take classes w/o being pregnant. The next one starts this Thursday at 10 am.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    where is your contact info i`d like to contact u

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  8. Natural MomJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Thank you for your comment about contacting us. Our classes have moved to www.amainbirth.com and you will find information about contacting us there.

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  9. UnknownMay 21, 2016 at 5:05 AM

    I'm 36 weeks .. Living in Riyadh and I need classes for natural birth .. How I can contact with u ?

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    1. Natural MomMay 21, 2016 at 10:34 AM

      Asalam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, sO Girly,

      Please visit www.amanibirth.com and you'll see the tab for a list of our teachers in your area.

      May Allah bless you with ease.

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