Comments on: [Motherhood Series] New Mothers and Productivity https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motherhood-series-1 Meaningful Productivity That Connects This Life With The Hereafter Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:29:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Sarah https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-284725 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:29:43 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-284725 In reply to Miranda.

Miranda, I am by no means an authority on this topic but my understanding is you are not required to fast if you believe it will be harmful of the baby, and you may just make it up later just as if you would if you were ill and unable to fast. I have come across this in lectures from prominent iman’s, Islamic q and a’s etc. but please do your own research, as there are differences of opinion. I’m also a new mom and have trouble producing enough milk despite frequent nursing and pumping. I do notice that if I do not eat and drink properly my supply goes down even more, and given the many benefits of breast milk for babies I am probably not going to fast this Ramadan. And Allah knows best. If you do not have a problem with supply and do decide to fast or at least try and see how it goes, I would suggest double pumping frequently throughout the day with a good quality electric pump, and hydrating and nourishing yourself as much as possible from sunset to sunrise when you’re not fasting, as well as eating foods or herbs that promote milk production. There are lots of websites dedicated to this type of info.

]]> By: Jessica https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280475 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:13 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280475 The best advice I have is to sleep when the baby sleeps, which can be a struggle because there are always a million things to do. But if we don’t sleep enough, we are not going to be productive at all. But, if you are awake for a feeding close to fajr, use the half hour for quran and dua and extra prayers. Pray fajr on time and then go back to sleep. If you don’t wait for it, you might miss it completely.

And please don’t be ashamed to ask for help with the baby. Sometimes, we need to get away from the baby so we don’t feel helpless and overwhelmed. It’s OK to leave the baby with their Dad once or twice a week for an hour or two to go grocery shopping alone or to attend a woman’s class. It will help you keep your wits, and rejuvenate you to be a more productive mother overall.

]]> By: Umm Sara https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280470 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:12 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280470 Assalamualaikum,

I want asl, if i want publish one of the articles from this website do i need to do anything?

Im designing a planner for mother and i want share few article from thid website. Therefore what should i do?

Pleadr enlighten me kn this issue.

Jazakallah.

]]> By: Miranda https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280473 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:12 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280473 JazakeAllah kheir sister! I am a new mom and went back to work after maternity leave and now after a month I gave my 2 weeks to stay at home with my 4 month old but I am terrified of becoming lazy and unproductive because I’ve never not worked. Your article really helped me gain some great tips. Do you have any suggestions for breastfeeding mothers schedules during Ramadan? I’m just concerned that I won’t be able to keep my milk supply up if I’m fasting.

]]> By: Alia Usmani https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280467 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:11 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280467 Excellent Sana. Can you write something about working ladies having teen agers :)

]]> By: grandmajeddah https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280466 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:11 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280466 Masha’Allah, I have found starting the day at Fajr to be of enormous benefit, as well. Thank you and Jazakalakhair, Sister Sana, for your great tips.

]]> By: Shae https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-280469 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:55:11 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-280469 Asalam Alaikum sister can you share the details of the sister who transcribed Urdu lectures? We’re the lectures by Dr Farhat? Or Dr Israr? I love Urdu but have to struggle ALOT but the world needs access to some amazing Urdu scholars. Please please share who the sister is or access to her work.

What a nice article. Jazak Allahu khairan. Keep going sis.

]]> By: Jessica https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-246212 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 21:29:24 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-246212 The best advice I have is to sleep when the baby sleeps, which can be a struggle because there are always a million things to do. But if we don’t sleep enough, we are not going to be productive at all. But, if you are awake for a feeding close to fajr, use the half hour for quran and dua and extra prayers. Pray fajr on time and then go back to sleep. If you don’t wait for it, you might miss it completely.

And please don’t be ashamed to ask for help with the baby. Sometimes, we need to get away from the baby so we don’t feel helpless and overwhelmed. It’s OK to leave the baby with their Dad once or twice a week for an hour or two to go grocery shopping alone or to attend a woman’s class. It will help you keep your wits, and rejuvenate you to be a more productive mother overall.

]]> By: Umm Sara https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-221899 Fri, 23 Dec 2016 02:20:41 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-221899 Assalamualaikum,

I want asl, if i want publish one of the articles from this website do i need to do anything?

Im designing a planner for mother and i want share few article from thid website. Therefore what should i do?

Pleadr enlighten me kn this issue.

Jazakallah.

]]> By: M naufara Raihana https://productivemuslim.com/motherhood-series-1/#comment-217658 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:59:29 +0000 https://productivemuslim.com/?p=7385#comment-217658 Jazakallahu khairan..it was indeed Allah’s mercy that He guided me to this page.. Alhamdulillah..I was just wondering how I could keep up with my Deen while struggling to keep the things in place being a new mother.. Alhamdulillah..the tips mentioned are very practical..may Allah reward u immensely.surely going to share with friends..in shaa Allah

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