Sacred Support: Understanding Breastfeeding in the Context of Islam and Muslim Cultures
Hosted by BreastfeedLA
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 10am – 12:30pm PST
Cost: LIVE Registration is FREE | CEUs + Recording Access: $19
Presenter: Hoda Shawky, MSN, CPNP, PHN, PMHS, IBCLC, Doula
This presentation will explore how Islamic principles—such as modesty, fasting during Ramadan, weaning, and wet nursing—can influence infant feeding practices. With nearly 2 billion Muslims globally and over 3 million in the U.S., understanding how faith and culture shape feeding preferences is essential.
By learning about these influences and the diverse practices among Muslim mothers, professionals can provide more respectful, faith-informed, and culturally responsive lactation care.
Continuing Education:
- 2.0 L-CERPs
- 2.0 Contact Hours
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Questions? Contact Natalie at nakins@breastfeedla.org