Abstract

REVIEW OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA AND IT’S CLINICAL IMPORTANCE

Vd. Bhushan B. Mogal* and Vd. Rutuja S. Gaikwad and Vd. Suvarna R. Borste

Abstract

Ayurveda has given great emphasis on Garbhini Paricharya (Prenatal care) which has dual goal of easy parturition and healthy progeny. There is specific food regimen prescribed for pregnant women throughout nine months. Supervision should be regular and periodic in nature & according to need of Garbhini (ANC mother). The whole nine month diet is a unique strategy of Ayurveda. In this study literature we have describe monthly dietary habit and lifestyle for whole pregnancy and also the contraindicated things in Garbhini. In Ayurvedic Garbhini Paricharya Aahara, Vihara and Vichara has a direct effect on health of mother and child. All of these are aim to ensure normal pregnancy and uncomplicated labour with delivery of healthy baby from a healthy mother. Dietetic and mode of the life which are harmful or contraindicated during pregnancy are known as Garbhapratighatkara Bhavas and uses of Garbhsthapaka Aushadhi in nine month of pregnancy Diet pattern applied in chronological order i.e. liquid to solid diet in order to prevent any complication arising during pregnancy and providing better adopting power with the changing physiological state. Along with the Aahara, medication and Yoga are useful & supportive to Garbhini. Also various major components of Garbhini Paricharya such as Ashwasana (Psychological Assurance), Vihara, Milk & Madhura Group drugs & modern measures of Prenatal care like investigations, medication, and routine checkup has been advised for entire pregnancy period.

Keywords: Pregnancy, Garbhini Paricharya, Antenatal care, Garbhopaghatakar bhava.