Abstract

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA IN GARBHAVASTA-A REVIEW

Dr. Yogesh Balasaheb Kudale* and Dr. Sameer Gholap

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Abstract

Ayurveda places an enormous emphasis on the importance of caring for the mother before, during, and after pregnancy. Becoming mother is a beautiful dream of every woman. Pregnancy is the most energetic and challenging phase in a woman’s life. It brings about emotional and physiological changes as well as poses extra demands on the body. Every woman should be ensured with a gestation period of minimal complications. Systematic supervision of a woman during pregnancy is called Garbhini paricharya (antenatal care). The proper Garbhini paricharya would result in the proper the health of the mother, growth and development of the foetus, its delivery, thus her ability to withstand the strain of labour and have an eventless post- natal phase. Diet and activities performed by Garbhini during the period of pregnancy, reflect on the Garbha. Garbhini paricharya have described monthly Ahara(dietary regimen), Vihara (living style)for whole pregnancy, manidharan(amulet), medicated specific water for bathing for pregnant woman etc. All of these advices are done with the aim to ensure easy labour at proper time & desired, excellent, healthy child from healthy mother. Life Style of mother has a pivotal role in the growth and development of fetus. Hence appropriate Vihar in a pregnant mother should be incorporates as per the principles of Ayurveda. Prenatal Yoga can be very helpful in maintaining normal healthy pregnancy and preparing for labour as it teaches the mother to take cues from her body and maximize its natural potential. Ayurveda will give new avenue in obstetrics care through proper care with wholesome approach.

Keywords: Garbhini Paricharya, Antenatal care.