Abstract

NURTURING THE HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND PROGENY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PRECONCEPTION AND PRENATAL CARE

*Dr. Shilpa M. S. and Dr. Shivaprasad S. E.

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Abstract

Pregnancy is a Physiological milestones in a woman’s life. Garbini paricharya includes the ideal dietary and lifestyle protocol followed by a pregnant woman to attain optimum health of progeny and prevent complication. Fetus is dependent on mother in every aspects during intrauterine life, so the health of fetus is totally dependent upon the maternal health. The ultimate aim of the preconception and prenatal care is healthy progeny, it includes masanumasika patya aharaviahara, using of garbasthapaka Dravya and avoidance garbhopagharakara bava. Physiological and spiritual dimension of prenatal care includes maintaining a pleasant status of mind. It is very important in throught the period of pregnancy. The importance of mental health of pregnant woman is emphasised during the treatment of intra uterine growth retardation. The deprivation of the prenatal care can lead to premature pregnancy, IUGR, low birth weight, maternal and child mortality. Considering the relevance of this issues an effort is made to evaluate the role charya on healthy pregnancy and progeny.

Keywords: Garbini paricharya, fetus, Ahara-viahara, Garbhopaghatakara bhava.