Abstract :
Along with the joys of motherhood comes the responsibility of nourishing the newborn. For good health of newborn, proper nourishment in form of feeding is extremely important. This nourishment is provided by “Stanya†or Breast milk. The ideal food for human infants is exclusive mother’s breast milk during the first 6 months of life. Breast milk contains all the right ingredients -protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water - in just the right balance. No formula on the planet can make that claim. So it is important to know the concept of Stanya updhatu in Ayurveda as well as the physiology of lactation in modern science in parallel. While managing the inadequate milk supply in lactating mothers, one should have proper knowledge about the properties, formation, benefits and functions of the stanya. Therefore it is important to understand the physiological aspects of Stanya Updhatu (Breast Milk).
Keyword :
Stanya, Updhatu, lactation