THE ROLE OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA AND SUTIKA PARICHARYA FOR MATAINANCE OF HEALTH OF MOTHER AND OFFSPRING

Bhagyashree A. Kolhe* and Vaishali D. Bhosale

ABSTRACT

In every woman‟s life pregnancy and motherhood is the most important and stree is considered as root cause of progeny. Garbhini and Sutika Paricharya is nothing but the care given to women during her pregnancy and postpartum mostly through Aahara, Vihara and Auhadhi. Mithyaachara during this period definitely result in disease which are difficult to cure. In Ayurveda food is considered to be the best source of nourishments as well as medication for pregnant and Lactating woman. Ayurveda described Paricharya, that helps in the development of foetus, healthy growth and gives health and care to mother. The main intension of advising Garbhini and Sutika Paricharya is Paripurnatya (providing growth of mother and fetus), Anupaghata (pregnancy without complications), Sukhaprasava (for healthy delivery and healthy child). In Garbhini and Sutika paricharya explains detail about dietary regimen, substances that are beneficial to pregnancy (Garbasthapak dravyas) and postpartum.The substances that are harmful (Garbhopghaatkar bhavas) and their effects on the offspring. Present article consists of comprehensive references about dietary, medicinal and behavioural regimen for pregnant women and lactating women in different Ayurvedic classics and texts, its medicinal importance, Do‟s and Don‟ts in antenatal and postnatal period.

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