Abstract

GARBHINI PARICHARYA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Bendre Deepika* and Dr. Awasthi Suhas

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Abstract

Ayurveda considers food to be the best source of nourishment as well as medication for the pregnant woman. Garbhini paricharya refers to antenatal care which recommends ahar, vihar, vichar. Garbhini paricharya comprises of mansanumasik pathya (month wise dietary regimen), Avoiding Garbhopaghatakar Bhavas (activities & substances which are harmful to fetus) & taking Garbhasthapak Dravyas (substances beneficial for maintenance of pregnancy). The proper garbhini paricharya also improves the bala (strength) & result in proper development of fetus, its delivery & health of mother & thus her ability to withstand the strain of labour. Due to garbhini paricharya the womb position remains normal. The main intend behind advising garbhini paricharya is Aapyayate Garbha (fetus attains good health), anulome Vayu (vayu moves in its right direction), Sukhaprasava (for normal healthy delivery & healthy child of desired qualities & longevity). Uneventful events can be prevented by garbhini paricharya which is represented by a case of 26 yrs old pregnant women was treated as her month wise development with ayurvedic medicine. She got a healthy, active female child of 3kg.

Keywords: Garbhopaghatakar Bhavas, Garbhasthak dravyas, Mansanumasik pathya, Aapyayate garbha, Anulome vayu, Sukhaprasava.