Abstract

STRESS MANAGEMENT DURING PREGNANCY ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Dr. Neeshu Kumari* and Dr. Pramod Kumar Majhi

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Abstract

The demands of today's stressful lifestyles can pose challenges during pregnancy. Elevated stress levels may lead to issues such as preterm birth, low birth weight, or developmental concerns for the baby. It's crucial for pregnant individuals to prioritize self-care, manage stress through relaxation techniques, and seek support to promote a healthier pregnancy despite the demands of contemporary life. Migraine attacks may be triggered by Stress and anxiety depression Changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep. The reported prevalence of headache in pregnancy is as high as 35%. Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, emphasizes the balance of mind, body, and spirit. Through holistic approaches, Ayurveda promotes calmness by incorporating practices like Shirodhara. Shirodhara is a classical and a well-established ayurvedic procedure of slowly and steadily dripping medicated oil or other liquids on the forehead. It's believed to have a soothing effect, promoting relaxation and relieving stress by calming the nervous system. This article will help readers to understand role of Ayurveda in maintaining Manasika Swasthyam. Our Acharyas talk about both Mansika swasthya and shareerika swasthya. In today‟s world shareerika swasthya is possible by many ways explained in Ayurvedic text and preventive measures are also written. Mana, Mathishka, budhi, are other entities which have been constantly working to keep up the higher mental functions.

Keywords: Stress, Relaxation, Shirodhara, Manasika, Ancient, Mental.