Abstract

CONCEPT OF GARBHADHAN

Dr. Pratibha* and Dr. Seema Shukla

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Abstract

Fertilization is the basic process involved in evolving the progeny and to have progeny is the basic desire of every human being. Women owe their maximum fertility potential during 20s upto 35yrs of age after which fertility index starts dropping. Pregnancy should be by choice not by chance. Delay in marriage and first conception is the trend working couple adopts which directly or indirectly affects the ability to conceive naturally. People are under a lot of stress in their lives which hamper or brings down the quality of egg and sperm and thereby the conception. Ayuveda the science of life has wonderfully enlightened the concept of “Garbhadhan vidhi” i.e. the regimen followed during pre- pregnancy period to achieve conception. Garbh Nirdharan samay, Garbh Sambhav Samgri, Garbhadhana Vidhi and Ahara are some of the procedures which could be categorized under the topic of preconceptional care. Ayurveda has its own perspective in building up of a healthy progeny which will become the future of our society. This aspect of ayurveda throws light on the importance of preconception care i.e. the couple should follow the protocol before they are trying to conceive.

Keywords: Garbhadhaan Vidhi, preconception care, Ayurveda.