Expecting a baby: preparing with heart and knowledge
Get ready for your baby with calm, sourced guidance — health basics, bonding, early language before birth, and spiritual preparation.
Parents (prenatal)10 lessonsFirst 4 lessons free
Preparing your body and home
Antenatal care and check-upsUnderstand why regular antenatal contacts matter for a healthy pregnancy.FreeNutrition in pregnancyLearn the basics of balanced nutrition and recommended supplements during pregnancy.FreeSetting up a safe sleep spacePrepare a safe sleep environment before the baby arrives: back sleeping, firm flat surface, room sharing.FreeA feeding plan: breastfeeding basicsLearn why breastfeeding is recommended and how to prepare for it.Free
Bonding and early language
Talking and reading to your bumpLearn that babies hear and remember voices before birth — and why talking to your bump helps bonding.LockedVoice, rhythm, and recognitionUnderstand how a familiar voice and gentle rhythm can soothe your baby after birth.LockedPartner and sibling bondingHelp the whole family connect with the baby before and after birth.Locked
Spiritual preparation
Du'a during pregnancyLearn du'as of gratitude and hope for a righteous child (pending scholar review).LockedWelcoming the newborn: naming and traditionsLearn common traditions for welcoming a newborn — choosing a good name and the aqiqah (pending scholar review).LockedGratitude and calm before birthBuild a habit of gratitude and calm — good for parent wellbeing and bonding.Locked
Sources & credibility
- ClinicalWHO — WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience, 2016 (WHO-RHR-18.02)WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience, 2016 (WHO-RHR-18.02)
- ClinicalWHO — WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience — nutritional interventions, 2016WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience — nutritional interventions, 2016
- ClinicalAAP — AAP Task Force on SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations, Pediatrics 150(1):e2022057990AAP Task Force on SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations, Pediatrics 150(1):e2022057990
- ClinicalWHO — WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, with continued breastfeeding to 2 years or beyondWHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, with continued breastfeeding to 2 years or beyond
- AcademicPeer-reviewed — DeCasper A.J. & Fifer W.P. (1980), Of human bonding: newborns prefer their mothers' voices, Science 208(4448):1174-1176DeCasper A.J. & Fifer W.P. (1980), Of human bonding: newborns prefer their mothers' voices, Science 208(4448):1174-1176
- AcademicPeer-reviewed — DeCasper A.J. & Fifer W.P. (1980), Science 208(4448):1174-1176 — newborn preference for the maternal voice heard in uteroDeCasper A.J. & Fifer W.P. (1980), Science 208(4448):1174-1176 — newborn preference for the maternal voice heard in utero
- ClinicalWHO/UNICEF — WHO, UNICEF & World Bank, Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development framework, 2018 — responsive relationships from pregnancyWHO, UNICEF & World Bank, Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development framework, 2018 — responsive relationships from pregnancy
- QuranQuran — Surah Aal 'Imran 3:38 (Zakariyya's du'a for offspring); Surah As-Saffat 37:100Surah Aal 'Imran 3:38 (Zakariyya's du'a for offspring); Surah As-Saffat 37:100
- HadithHadith — On aqiqah: Sahih al-Bukhari 5472 — verify grading and rulings with a qualified scholarOn aqiqah: Sahih al-Bukhari 5472 — verify grading and rulings with a qualified scholar
- QuranQuran — Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28 (hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah)Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28 (hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah)
Pending scholar review
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