Role of Swasthavritta in Maternal Health Care with special reference to Garbhini Paricharya

Abstract

Pregnancy is a phase that brings about a lot of physical and biochemical changes in the female body, be it the skin, respiratory, cardiovascular or endocrine system which engenders the need of Antenatal care or Garbhini Paricharya for them. Ayurveda has precisely defined Garbhiniparicharya which is a detailed description of month-wise Ahar-Vihar and Vichara to be followed by the lady to maintain a healthy pregnancy and a safe normal delivery of the baby. Vichar is an equally important aspect as a lot of psychological and emotional crest and troughs occur in this period. Acharyas have also described Garbhopghatakar Bhav which are the diets and habits that are restricted during pregnancy. Post Delivery body becomes weak so it requires very good care and consciousness towards Ahara-vihar which is defined as Sutika paricharya.