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Project Of Sound Vision | | | |  | From the Midwife’s Desk: Infertility and Faith By Melissa Fleming There is a heavy emphasis in our religion on the importance of family. This also relates to the matter of a couple extending their family unit by having children. While most couples may be granted an easy path to conception, some will struggle with infertility. Learn more about the meaning of infertility, the medical causes, some options available to help couples conceive, and the Islamic guidance that is available to lead the way. | | | | | | Parenting Tip Every married couple is concerned in some manner about fertility. Whether it involves trying to get pregnant, managing contraception, thinking about family size, or grappling with infertility, it is important to keep Islamic guidance at the foundation. | | | |  | PCOS and Infertility: Making Lifestyle Changes Can Help By Umm Ahmed One of the most common causes of infertility in women is attributed to a condition called PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Statistics indicate that about 5-10% of women between 15-44 have this condition, and most women learn about it in their 20s or 30s. This is generally when they experience an unexpected increase in body weight or show a male pattern of hair growth, have difficulty in conceiving, or encounter complications during pregnancy. It is important to understand details about hormonal imbalance that interfere with ovulation and to learn how living a healthy lifestyle may help women with PCOS. Read more in the full article. | | | | | | Inspiration “Family planning is a matter of personal choice, which might differ according to economic and social conditions.” Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar mosque | | | |  | Having a Large Family: Blessing or Burden? By Wendy Díaz Wendy Díaz is an author, educator, and advocate. She is also the mother of six children. At various times in her married life, friends and family have indirectly or directly questioned her decision to have multiple children. While things are always quite busy and loud, Díaz wouldn’t change a thing! Learn more about her personal story and how having a large family can indeed be a blessing. | | | | | | | | Quranic Guidance “Wealth and children are the adornment of this worldly life…” (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:46) | | | |  | The Benefits of Spacing between Pregnancies By Sumayya Khan There are a number of factors taken into account when a couple considers having another baby. These include finances, household affairs, and maternal health. Research suggests waiting 18-24 months – 1.5-2 years – but less than 5 years after a live birth before conceiving your next child. Writer Sumayya Khan reviews the data and the benefits that are associated with interpregnancy intervals or birth spacing. Learn more in the full article. | | | | | | | | Interesting Facts Here are some interesting statistics related to families in the U.S. - The average family consisted of 3.13 persons in 2021, down from 3.7 in the 1960s.
- In 1970, about 56% of all family households had children under the age of 18 living in the household; this percentage declined to about 40% in 2020.
- Family size varies by state with the highest average size in Utah at 3.57 and the lowest in Maine at 2.84.
- Around 4.79 million families had three or more children under 18 living in the household in 2021.
- In that same year, about 50.33 million households had no children under 18 living in the household.
- In 2019, women aged 20 to 29 years birthed the most children in the U.S. at 51.31% of all births in that year.
For more interesting statistics, visit here. | | | | | | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Aneesah Says Goodbye to Her Pacifier Adams takes the lead to help his little sister Aneesah get rid of her pacifier. It is a wonderful example of how siblings assist one another with life’s challenges. The Arabic letter “taa” and the English letter “t” are showcased in the word “tilawa“ which is the recitation of Quran. Dawud Wharnsby’s song “Let Go and Let God” provides a nice connection to the topic. (8:35) | | | | | | | | | | | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
