Role of Garbhini Paricharya in preventing complications of ANC
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Ayurveda, the most ancient science of healthcare has laid colossal significance on safe parenthood, Woman, being the precious creation of the world is the only source for new creation and the esteem wish of a woman is to procreate a healthy progeny. To assure a safe motherhood as well as a healthy progeny in her womb, special care of a pregnant woman is required which is elucidated as antenatal care. The Ayurvedic Classics have given lot of emphasis on both Pre-conceptional (Garbhadhan Sanskara) and Prenatal Care (Garbhini Paricharya). The diet of pregnant woman after proper digestion, eventually leads to nourishment of women’s body, formation of breast milk, nutrition to the fetus. Though common food and medications have been recommended depending on Desh, Kala, Ritu. Life Style of mother has a pivotal role in the growth and development of fetus. Hence appropriate Vihar in a pregnaAyurveda, the most ancient science of healthcare has laid colossal significance on safe parenthood, Woman, being the precious creation of the world is the only source for new creation and the esteem wish of a woman is to procreate a healthy progeny. To assure a safe motherhood as well as a healthy progeny in her womb, special care of a pregnant woman is required which is elucidated as antenatal care. The Ayurvedic Classics have given lot of emphasis on both Pre-conceptional (Garbhadhan Sanskara) and Prenatal Care (Garbhini Paricharya). The diet of pregnant woman after proper digestion, eventually leads to nourishment of women’s body, formation of breast milk, nutrition to the fetus. Though common food and medications have been recommended depending on Desh, Kala, Ritu. Life Style of mother has a pivotal role in the growth and development of fetus. Hence appropriate Vihar in a pregnant mother should be incorporates as per the principles of Ayurveda. Prenatal Yoga can be very helpful in maintaining normal healthy pregnancy and preparing for labour as it teaches the mother to take cues from her body and maximize its natural potential. Ayurveda will give new avenue in obstetrics care through proper care with wholesome approach.nt mother should be incorporates as per the principles of Ayurveda. Prenatal Yoga can be very helpful in maintaining normal healthy pregnancy and preparing for labour as it teaches the mother to take cues from her body and maximize its natural potential. Ayurveda will give new avenue in obstetrics care through proper care with wholesome approach.
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