Abstract

AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON METHODS OF INDUCTION OF LABOR

Dr. Mital*, Dr. Sonalika Hiremath, Dr. Sridevi Swamy, Dr. Ishwari Patil and

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Abstract

Motherhood is the most essential phase in a woman ̓s life, it starts from conception to raising a child. Of which pregnancy is the most crucial period. Any co-morbidities during this period may land into hazardous results, leading to rise in the need for cesarean sections. The rates of vaginal delivery are also reducing due to lack of physical activity, sedentary life style, irregular ANC follow-ups. Besides, various methods used for inducing normal labor in applied sciences is helpful, but associated with adverse effects. Thereby the measures said by the Ayurveda Acharya ̓s can be implemented to full fill the purpose. The various medicines and procedures given in the samhitas have good out comes and less adverse effects. Procedures like Basti and Yoni Pichu mentioned in the 8th and 9th month Garbhini paricharya, Yoni abhyanga, Yoni lepa, Nabhi abhyanaga and lepa, Dhupana, Dhumpana, etc, have similar effect to that of the measures used in allopathic science. Therefore an attempt should be made to encourage use of these Ayurvedic methods for labor. Hence, in this article different methods of inducing normal labor have been reviewed which are said by the Acharyas.

Keywords: Sukha Prasava, Induction of labor, Ayurvedic review, Ayurvedic induction of labor, basti, pichu, lepana, dhupana.