AYURVEDA AND MODERN ASPECT OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA: AN APPROACH FOR PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL CARE
Dr. Kutaskar Chandrashakhar Shridhar*, Dr. Yashwant Anand Wankhade and Dr. Aaradhana P. Pasarkar
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda science focuses towards the promotion of general health by preventing and treating pathological conditions, additionally Ayurveda paid great attention towards the healthy progeny and in this regards Ayurveda mentioned concept of Garbhini paricharya. This concept contributed towards the motherhood care and healthy progeny. Technically Garbhini Paricharya works towards antenatal or prenatal care in which specific Ahara and Vihara suggested for healthy progeny. Masanumasik Pathya ahara-Vihara, Garbhasthapak karma and avoidance of Garbhopaghatakar Bhavas are important considerations of Garbhini paricharya. Modern medical science also paid attention for fetal growth, here medical science suggested particular dietary and daily regimen along with medication for pregnancy and neonatal care. Monthly dietary regimen, activities for pregnancy care and better progeny, lifestyle modification and avoidance of harmful things, etc. are important aspect related to the motherhood care and healthy progeny.
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