Garbhini Paricharya: An Ayurvedic Approach

Acharya Charaka has mentioned Garbhini as like a pot filled with Taila which can't tolerate a small jerk. Garbhini is a Prakrut Awastha. Every living organism on the planet is meant to be with the process of birth. It is a sign of new beginning and growth and perception of soul (Atma) or God. Though it is a prakrut awastha the process is painful and consists of patience and perseverance. Every science, tradition, therapy has tried to make the process safe, less painful and successful. Our Ayurveda is ultimate science of life focusing every minute aspect of various stages of human life. Garbhini Paricharya is one of its concept described by different Acharya's. Which explains the importance of establishment of health of a woman before delivery; directing physicians and garbhini to adopt certain changes in the daily activities, diet, mental and social behavior. The basic principle of Ayurveda is “Swaasthasya swastha rakshanam aaturasya vikar prashamanam” To maintain swastha rakshanam of garbhini our Acharya's has developed a concept about the diet, behavior, conduct, medication during pregnancy that a pregnant woman should do and don'ts. Ayurveda emphasize much on dietetics and daily regimens than the medicines, medicines have given 2nd priority. The dietetics and daily regimen prescribed for the pregnant women having normal development of fetus hence women remain healthy and delivers the healthy child. Present work highlights on the set of things that can be helpful for proper development of fetus and prepare pregnant women for sukhprasava physically, psychologically and spiritually.