Abstract :
Pregnancy and childbirth have a great importance in every woman’s life. The proper care of pregnant woman imitates on the excellence and well-being of offspring. According to Ayurvedic perspective Garbhini Paricharya refers to antenatal care which recommends Ahara (specific dietary regimen), Vihara (Normal daily activities and therapeutic procedures), and modifications in
psychological behavior. In this article Garbhini Paricharya has been discussed in stepwise manner regarding nutritional supplementation to meet increased calorie requirements of pregnant woman, behavioral alterations to enhance spiritual and mental status, and herbal medications and procedures to
treat complications during pregnancy. This enables the ayurvedic physicians in the prophylactic as well as therapeutic care of pregnant women. Proper implementations of Garbhini Paricharya definitely ensures normal healthy delivery and healthy child of desired qualities and longevity.
Keyword :
Prakrut Prasava, Garbhini Paricharya, Growth,