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Project of Sound Vision | | | |  | A Few Simple Truths about Breastfeeding By Melissa Barreto Writer Melissa Barreto’s own experience breastfeeding her five children and working with as a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor have been illuminating. She believes that far too often breastfeeding gets presented as an either love it or hate it relationship, a must-have or a mom-fail. Check out a few simple truths about breastfeeding that she has learned along the way in this article. | | | | | | Parenting Tip Breastfeeding has great benefit for both mother and child. And while is a totally natural process, success is not guaranteed. It is a skill that needs to be learned for both mom and baby. Support from family, friends, co-workers, and cultural traditions is also important. | | | |  | Six Lessons Learned from Breastfeeding Six Children By Wendy Díaz Writer Wendy Díaz has spent some time reminiscing about the lessons she has learned while breastfeeding her six children. She notes that the feeding itself is not what makes it special, even likening it with pulling up to a pump and filling a car with gas. “What makes nursing special is the closeness, the warmth, and the repose it provides to both mother and infant. To have a baby there so close knowing only you can nourish him/her in this manner is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world.” Learn more about practical advice, the sacrifices, the benefits, the challenges, and the rewards of breastfeeding in this life and in the Hereafter. | | | | | | Inspiration “Breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition, with breast milk uniquely tailored to meet the health needs of a growing baby. We must do more to create supportive and safe environments for mothers who choose to breastfeed.”
Dr. Ruth Petersen, director of CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity | | | |  | Breastfeeding Challenges: When Baby Has a Tongue-Tie As any mother who has nursed before knows, having to sit down to feed your child every few hours entails checking the baby’s hunger cues, remembering when he/she last fed, finding a spot to cover and nurse the child, and then having to replenish your own food and hydration reserves! It is a full-time job to say the least. And this is when everything is going smoothly! The experience with this writer’s first child proved to be tough because of her son had a tongue-tie that made breastfeeding all the more difficult. Learn more about how to work with this common problem. | | | | | | | | Quranic Guidance Allah honors parents in the Quran, and specifically mentions the virtue of the breastfeeding mother. He says, “And We have enjoined on man to be dutiful and good to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Give thanks to Me and to your parents; unto Me is the final destination.” (Surah Luqman, 31:14) | | | |  | Tandem Nursing: A Viable Option By Laura El Alam Becoming pregnant while breastfeeding can cause a conundrum: should you stop nursing your child? Will breastfeeding harm the fetus in any way? Can you continue to nurse your toddler after the baby is born? Tandem nursing, the act of nursing an infant and an older sibling simultaneously, is actually a common and completely safe practice. Writer Laura El Alam interviews two experienced breastfeeding experts and advocates to learn more about it. | | | | | | Interesting Facts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that breastfeeding has benefits for both baby and mother. Numerous studies suggest that babies who are breastfed are at decreased risk for childhood diseases and conditions including: - otitis media
- respiratory tract infections
- atopic dermatitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Type 2 diabetes
- sudden infant death syndrome
- obesity
Breastfeeding can also help lower a mother’s risk of: - high blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- ovarian cancer
- breast cancer
To learn more, read the full article here. | | | |  | When It's Time to Wean from the Breast By Melissa Barreto Every breastfeeding relationship eventually comes to an end and it’s a time of great change for mom and baby. With patience, gentle approaches, and understanding of your unique child’s habits, you can wean your child easily and lovingly, in a way and time that works for both of you. Learn more about baby-led weaning, mother-led weaning, and some combination of the two. | | | | | | | |  | Adams World Video: Adam Gets the Flu While trying to stay focused on a school project, Adam catches the flu. Through Aneesah’s efforts to make him feel better, he learns about the value of kindness and good deeds. The Arabic letter "laam" is featured for "latif" and the English letter "G" for gentle. (7:59) | | | | | |  | LIVE online sessions will focus on Foods Loved by the Prophet Muhammad! 🎉Creative hosts use stories, songs, Arabic vocab, art and cooking projects to focus on a different food each week! 💝Engaging lessons and a welcoming environment touches hearts and minds! ⏰ Mondays-Thursdays, 5-5:30pm EST 🗓️ 7 full weeks - 28 total classes! Unique programming is designed for ages 4-7 years Family tuition fees, partial and full scholarships available. REGISTER NOW at Academy.AdamsWorld.org | | |  | LIVE online sessions will focus on Lessons from the Sahabah! 🔎Creative hosts use stories, multimedia tools, art projects, and more! 🎉Online games, supplemental resources increase retention and FUN! A special research project also encourages learning outside the online classroom! ⏰ Saturdays, 12N-1:30pm EST 🗓️8 full weeks of classes! Unique programming is designed for ages 8-12 years Family tuition fees, partial and full scholarships available. REGISTER NOW at Academy.AdamsWorld.org | | | | | | And if you cannot attend live classes, make good use of these engaging courses that are fun for the entire family! | |  | | | | |  | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
