Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF GARBHINI MASANUMASIK AHARA (DIET IN PREGNANCY)- A REVIEW

Sanika Ashok Ghaiwat* and Shrikant Atmaram Dighe

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Abstract

Systematic supervision (Examination and advice- diet, habit etc.) of a woman during pregnancy is called garbhini paricharya (Antenatal care). Supervision should be of a regular and periodic nature and according to the need of an individual. The care should start from the beginning of pregnancy and till the birth of child. The proper garbhini paricharya would result in the proper development of the fetus, its delivery, the health of the mother and thus her ability to withstand the strain of labour and have an eventless post-natal phase. Garbhini paricharya have described monthly dietary regimen and living style for whole pregnancy. Diet is an integral part of garbhini paricharya, which told by ancient acharyas. The dietary advices are done with the aim to ensure normal pregnancy and uncomplicated labour with delivery of a healthy baby from a healthy mother. The dietary regimen of pregnant women reflects its effect on the quality & health of the offspring. Diet provides nutrition to not only mother bur also foetus. Also it is useful to prevent various complications and to provide a safe management to the pregnant lady and her growing offspring, Ayurveda has described a systemic and planned diet for Garbhini i.e. Garbhini Ahara. Garbhini ahara have a direct effect on the health of mother & child.

Keywords: Diet, Ahara, Nutrition, Fetus, Garbhini Paricharya.