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My Story

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Syeda Afrah Shamail

Certifying Childbirth Educator & Doula

Assalamwalaikum,

I am Afrah, Mom to 2, Indian, born and raised in Dubai (U.A.E). I am proud to be the first and only Indian Muslim CBE and Doula in the St. Louis region. 

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I am very passionate about all things natural birth, healthy pregnancy, low-tox living, and a holistic approach to child care. ​I see a lot of women having blissful natural births yet none of them are people of my faith or country. There was a missing piece to the puzzle and a lack of doulas and childbirth educators belonging to my community. Little hearts was born to bridge this gap, so my people can have the same joyful experience that so many others have, in sha allah. 

My mission at Litte Hearts is to 

  • Spread awareness in our Ummah (Community) about natural birth and its benefits.

  • Provide holistic and customized care to families.

  • Make a positive impact in the lives of the families I serve.

  • Do my work from a place of good niyyah (Intentions) and with the purpose of attaining Allah (subhanahu watallas) mercy and happiness. 

My Philosophy

I believe that Allah (subhanahu watalla) puts barakah (blessing) in any act done from a place of good intentions and I pray that my work is considered an act of worship

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Pregnancy is the most vulnerable and emotional time in our lives. Women often feel alone and overwhelmed with the information they receive from their providers. This uncertainty creates a wave of anxiety before the baby is even born. 

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I strive to help my families overcome this fear so they have a calm and joyful experience, in sha allah!

I have a holistic, nontoxic approach to everything in life. Every purchase I make and every recommendation I give is thoroughly researched and vetted to ensure the best quality. Because I want my families to give their babies the healthiest start in life. 

 

What sets me apart from the other doulas is my relentless effort to serve the community. The families I serve are not just people on my calendar. I only accept 1 client a month which ensures I give my complete and undivided attention to each family so they get the best out of my services. 

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I'm excited and honored to have a part in welcoming your bundle of joy into this world!

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