PRENATAL CARE: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Pregnancy and childbirth have great importance in every woman’s life. The proper care of pregnant woman imitates on the excellence and wellbeing of offspring. According to Ayuredic perspective Garbhini Paricharya refers to antenatal care which recommends Aahara (specific dietary regimen), Vihara (Normal daily activities and therapeutic procedures), and modifications in psychological behaviour. In this article Garbhini Paricharya has been discussed in stepwise manner regarding nutritional supplementation to meet increased calorie requirements of pregnant woman, behavioural alterations to enhance spiritual and mental status, and herbal medications and procedures to treat complications during pregnancy. This enables Ayurvedic physicians in the prophylactic as well as therapeutic care of pregnant woman. Proper implementation of Garbhini Paricharya definitely ensures normal healthy delivery and healthy child of desired qualities and longevity.
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Dhanashri Mahajan, Manish Bhoyar
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