Childbirth Education Course
This is a 10-week LIVE In-person training course. You will get evidence-based information and about pregnancy and birth which will prepare you mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for this incredibly significant life event. You will marvel over how our creator Allah (subhanahu watalla) has beautifully designed our bodies to carry, birth, and feed our babies.
This course is for you if you
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Desire a physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy pregnancy.
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Want to prepare for a natural unmedicated birth.
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Feel confused about what foods to eat and how much to eat to ensure complete nutrition.
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Need access to evidence-based latest information regarding pregnancy and labor.
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Feel overwhelmed with all the information given to you during visits and want someone to help you break it down.
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Need a guide who can help you understand your birthing needs and achieve them.
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Want to learn how to manage pain without epidural and other interventions
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Want to learn safe exercises to do during pregnancy
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Want to make pregnancy a fun and joyous time to remember
What You Get
Student Workbook
Expecting families get a student workbook which is theirs to keep. It consists of a lot of useful reading information and engaging activities for both parents. There are spaces in the book to write down your thoughts and take notes.
Online Support
Email support is available to ask questions and give updates.
Referral List
This is a list of cherry-picked birth workers that the expecting mother might need from pregnancy to postpartum. This list has been curated over the years through high ratings and personal experience.
In-person Visits
10 in-person visits each 1-2 hours long are provided to discuss the course material and answer related questions. I use this time to help families understand their needs which will help them formulate a birth plan. Topics covered are mentioned below.
Book Recommendations
A person who doesn't read has nothing over a person that reads.
Books contain a wealth of knowledge and I have a list of recommended books for expecting parents to gain insightful information.
Course Modules
Week 1
Mothers needs in pregnancy
Pregnancy exercise
Week 2
Physiology of pregnancy
Pregnancy nutrition
Week 3
The purpose of labor
Stages of labor
Week 4
The role of hormones
Mothers needs in labor and birth
Week 5
Overview of labor and birth
Working with your body
Week 6
Protecting your birth environment
Intuition
Week 7
Birth team roles
Birthing positions
Week 8
Complications
Minimizing medical interventions
Week 9
Making the birth plan
Labor practice
Week 10
After baby care
Breastfeeding and baby care