Amnah has written up a beautiful birth story, one I was blessed to midwife. She was a pleasure to serve, always excited, reinvigorating my commitment to midwifery with her enthusiasm at each visit. It was a pleasure to experience her hospitality and friendship, as well as her delicious baking at each visit. Check out her blog as well, the recipes are a sure hit with your family! Here is my favorite line from her birth story:
Head. “Ring of fire”. Shoulders. Body. Bottom. Legs. Umbilical cord. I felt it all. And then I felt no pain. ”Which of the favors of your Lord do you then deny?” {Qur’an 55:13} My baby was here.
Isn't birth like that, simple, yet otherworldly all at once?! Welcome baby Z.
Asalaamu alaikum
ReplyDeleteWhen I read her story I didn't realize that it was you who was the midwife! I'm one of your first followers...I had 3 babies at home with midwives and would have had more if they let me.
salaams! small world, huh?:) it is hard to go to the hospital for births after home births. i'm sure it was all for good reason though. hope you and the family are well!
DeleteAsalaamu Aalaikum Shannon, I was also in touch with Amanah when I told her I was a doula she told me about you. Subhanallah, small world indeed. Anyway, happy to see you back. Missed your wonderful blog.
ReplyDeletehello umm zakariya! so good to hear from you! i am trying to get back to blogging. lots of good ideas bouncing around. now just to find the time to do them....check in again soon. take care!
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