A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON GARBHINI PARICHARYA

Dr. Phadke Vaishali Amit* and Dr. Ankush Dattatraya Khedkar

ABSTRACT

During pregnancy foetus starts to get nutrition from mother through placenta. Adequate nutrition is needed for monthly constant and proper growth of embryo. The requirement of nutrition varies according to developmental stage of foetus month wisely (Masanumasika vrudhi). Pregnancy imposes the extra nutrients requirement. Thus the dietetic requirements of the mother also changes month wise. By following these dietetic regimens prescribed, the pregnant woman remains healthy and delivers a baby having good health, energy, strength, complexion and voice. The baby would also be well-built. Having importance of this; in Ayurvedic samhitas, the month wise dietetic regimen is given in details known as masanumasika paricharya (monthly regimen) for woman right from the first month up to the ninth month of pregnancy.

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