SPECIAL REGIMEN DURING THE PERIOD OF GESTATION ACCORDING TO AYURVED SAMHITAS
Dr. Prachi S. Sawsakade* and Dr. Alka S. Charde
ABSTRACT
The concept of month wise special regimen during the period of gestation is unique and specific given by Aacharyas. Ayurveda has given great emphasis on garbhini paricharya (pre natal care) which has dual goal of easy parturition and healthy progeny. There are specific food regimen prescribed for garbhini (pregnant women) throughout nine months. Woman reproductive period bears a lot of importance, because it is very much near to disease. Every woman should be ensured free from complication during gestation period and then everyone can have safe delivery and get healthy progeny. The month wise regimen mentioned for Garbhini is in the form of food not in the form of drug. Hence it is best because food is satmya (habitual) to every one and supplimentation of essential nutrient in the form of natural food, which helps in maintance of proper health of mother and growth and development of fetus. This regular regimen of the Garbhini helps in easy parturition without complications.
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