It's all about mothers, babies, and the loving people who support them.
Discover Childbirth
Learn to work with your body and prepare for the best birth possible, insha'Allah.
OUR STORY
AMANI Birth was founded by Mohammed and Aisha Al Hajjar
Aisha is an American Midwife and mother of eight naturally-born children living in Delaware. They feel that knowledge is power and educated families can make the best informed decisions for their care during the childbearing year.
Together they set out on a mission to help families prepare for their childbirth journey. The couple travels the world providing training's to potential AMANI Birth teachers and doulas as they plant seeds of childbirth support in varied communities. It is their life goal to influence birth cultures that support normal physiologic birth and respectful care around the world.
At AMANI Birth, we are focused on providing expectant parents with education to prepare for their birth and doula support with a focus on Islamic values.
The purpose is to explore the natural and normal functions of birth with trust in the design of the female body to carry out this function. Each woman should consider her personal situation and medical history and work closely with her birth team to achieve the safest and best birth experience for her and her baby.
OUR FOUNDERS
Aisha Al Hajjar - BSM, MSM, LM, CPM, AMANI
Mohammed Al Hajjar - CEO and Operations Manager
To-date we have trained over 600 potential AMANI Birth Teachers and Doulas in over twenty countries. Below are some of the testimonials we have received:
"This has been an extremely special journey for me. I have learned so much in another perspective and it has changed a lot in me."
"I loved the workshop, so interesting, fun, interactive and loved how Aisha makes everyone feel at ease."
"I felt the reading requirements were pretty comprehensive and gave us some variety and depth into the subject. There was so much I learned while reading the books."
"All the quizzes were also very well balanced and insisted on checking our knowledge, I especially was impressed with the practicals quizzes with questions for every lesson and even small notes mentioned on the teacher's page. I found it a very clever interactive learning activity."
"It's also lovely that Aisha, even though being so busy and having so many candidates like me, personally knows each of us and very patiently and kindly answers any doubts we have and answers our question. Throughout the training this has been the case. I can't thank you enough Aisha. May Allah Bless you and your family and grant you success in this world and the hereafter."
I’m very impressed with the birthing process that there is more than just normal and C-section birthing. Previously I didn't know about the natural birthing and the function of a doula. If I was aware about this I wouldn't have had a C-section.
Alhamdulillah, I have benefited lot from this workshop. Sis Aisha is a good trainer. She delivered her talk in such manner you would want to hear her talking again. She did alot of sharing which I like most about the class. Learning about the Stages of labour in depth and what are the natiral way to manage labour pain some Relaxation techniques and Breathing skills. With this certificate, it is a credit for myself to pursue my passion and I will be more confident to educate mothers out there that Natural Birth is possible when put your trust in Allah and work towards it. InshaAllah
...there’s so many topics we discussed today and It gets more interesting every minute. I’m loving it!
Some food for thought on why you should learn about natural pregnancy.
Birth is a natural life event.
The importance of avoiding drugs in pregnancy & labor.
Learning Natural techniques for labor pain.
The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy.
May 2017
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