DIET DURING PREGNANCY: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
All the creatures on the earth are related to the process of birth which is a sign of new start along with growth and perception of atma (soul). God has sanctified the female with most precious gift of motherhood. Ayurveda, the system of Indian medicine and science of life deals with the wellbeing of mankind. The event of pregnancy desires patience and determination for almost a year. Hence every science lay efforts to make the process safe, having a lesser amount of trouble and successful with medicinal and non-medicinal ways to attain healthy mother and healthy baby and that is called as Antenatal or prenatal care. Nutrition is defined as the science of food and its relationship to health. Influence of diet of a pregnant woman on fetal development is well known today. Everything that affects the mother has impact up on the baby. To minimize the risk of disturbances for the duration of pregnancy, a regime for the pregnant woman to follow called Garbhini Paricharya (Antenatal Care) is advised in Ayurveda and to understand the effect of said antenatal care scientifically, this study is undertaken with the aim to discuss the role of diet specifically. Ayurvedic classics as well as Modern available literature have been consulted in regard to present paper. Garbhini paricharya (antenatal care) advocated by Ayurveda is to avoid hazardous effects on fetus, to promote normal growth and development of fetus and to conduct normal delivery without any fetal and maternal complications. Dietetic regimen described in Ayurveda is beneficial if followed properly and can be modified as per the life style of an individual accordingly.
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Kamini Dhiman , K. S. Dhiman
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