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Salam Birth Services Hey I’m Lana! Your friendly neighborhood Muslim, Palestinian birth worker. Welcome!

Blessed to be a doula, birth photographer and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
📍Chicago based. Follow along on

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visit my website at www.lanaphotographs.com

Growth requires change, and as Salam Birth Services continues to evolve, I’ve updated the logo to reflect how my work ha...
19/01/2026

Growth requires change, and as Salam Birth Services continues to evolve, I’ve updated the logo to reflect how my work has deepened and how I continue to show up for the families I am honored to work with: in a calm, grounded, and deeply present way.

I’m grateful to continue this work under a visual identity that finally feels like home.

Thank you for continuing to trust me with your family’s deeply personal and important milestones.

Follow me on Instagram and don't forget to check out the website (spoiler alert: it's had a recent facelift!)

www.salambirthservices.com

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23/01/2025

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1,992 Followers, 967 Following, 707 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lana | Muslim Doula + Childbirth Educator + Photographer ()

Disclaimer: I drank soooooo much miramiyyeh (Sage tea.. IYKYK!) making this reel. It’s a rough life making reels you guy...
23/01/2025

Disclaimer: I drank soooooo much miramiyyeh (Sage tea.. IYKYK!) making this reel. It’s a rough life making reels you guys 🤣
I did it! I’m officially a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. I can’t even believe it. I got my results today. I worked so hard to pass on the first try. Alhamdolillah. All blessings and thanks to Allah.

Supporting women through labor is not for the weak of heart. Tender hearts, yes, but not weak. You watch women in their ...
02/01/2025

Supporting women through labor is not for the weak of heart. Tender hearts, yes, but not weak. You watch women in their most vulnerable states, doing the most difficult things. How you offer support will for sure change as the minutes go by; what’s okay at one point may become intolerable the next, and what you discussed as a “never” during prenatal meetings may actually end up being what mom asks for, and needs, when the heat rises. It’s a fascinating experience of human interaction; so humbling, and brings me so much joy and gratitude to be able to do this for my community every day.
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Cramping during pregnancy.. is it normal? When to worry. All this and more 👇🏼
20/12/2024

Cramping during pregnancy.. is it normal? When to worry. All this and more 👇🏼

Experiencing cramps during pregnancy can be unsettling, but it's often a normal part of the journey. Let's explore the common causes of these cramps, how to find relief, and when to consult your healthcare provider. Understanding Pregnancy Cramps During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant

In all the world there isno heart for me like yours.In all the world there isno love for you like mine.- Maya Angelou
16/03/2021

In all the world there is
no heart for me like yours.

In all the world there is
no love for you like mine.

- Maya Angelou

I wrote this blog post almost THREE years ago, not knowing what I know today, and not knowing how the world would turn o...
24/02/2021

I wrote this blog post almost THREE years ago, not knowing what I know today, and not knowing how the world would turn out regarding the attachment that people have formed inside their homes, whether willingly or unwillingly. The events of the past year threw a curve ball at so many of us; plans, ideas, jobs, family events, milestones, all took a hit. But one thing emerged for sure, the importance of family, the safety and security of home, and finding the beauty in small things. I still believe what I wrote three years ago. My number one place to shoot a family will ALWAYS be their home.

I started off my professional photography journey as a Dubai family photographer doing outdoor photoshoots. I’m a sucker for natural light and just love being outdoor capturing families in beautiful sunlight. But really, most of my practice happens indoor. I am a mom, first and foremost, and I spe...

I'm grateful for all my clients who allow me to post small glimpses into their family life. Thank you for your support. ...
24/02/2021

I'm grateful for all my clients who allow me to post small glimpses into their family life. Thank you for your support. Documenting family dynamics will always be one of my true passions. Living in the UAE we get the privilege of meeting so many people from all over the world, and I just love learning about all the little cultural idiosyncrasies. I've learned so much, and always excited to learn more 🦋

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Lana Abu-Shaheen is a birth and family photographer offering in-home and on-location sessions and specializing in lifestyle and documentary photography and family films. Her offerings include family, newborn, maternity as well, birth photography, among others. Follow her on Instagram @lanaphotographs or visit her website at lanaphotographs.com