Abstract

EVALUATING THE ROLE OF ANUVASANA BASTI AND YONI PICHU IN THE OUTCOME OF NORMAL LABOUR-A REVIEW

Dr. Snehal Ramchandra Pansare* and Dr. Pradnya Deshmukh

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Abstract

Birth is a natural process. Recent data reveals that in India the rate of caesarean sections has doubled over the last decade raising the country’s average caesarean-section rates. The incidence of labor induction has also increased due to failure of spontaneous onset of labor at term or to shorten the duration of labor according to the convenience of healthcare workers. But there are potential risks associated with the procedure. The intervention affects the natural process of labor and may be associated with increased risks of complications like bleeding, caesarean section, uterine hyper stimulation, and rupture. Therefore, safer methods of easing and facilitating the labor process are necessary. Ayurveda recommends a monthly dietary and lifestyle regimen for the normal progression of the antenatal period, ensuring the mother's and child's health and a smooth delivery. Ninth month regime of anuvasana basti (oil based enema) and yoni pichu with medicated oil is one important component of this antenatal care (garbhini paricharya). Yoni Pichu (tampons) helps to provide lubrication to genital tract and Anuvasna Basti is used for Vata Anulomana so as to facilitate normaldelivery.

Keywords: Anuvasna Basti, Yoni Pichu, Garbhini Paricharya.