Abstract

*Dr. Suman Kumari and DrAnjana Saxena

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a very scientific & very detailed health science in all the fields of health. Nothing is out of it but need is to explore it more & more, for that very keen mind is needed. Care of women is given very much importance in Ayurveda because women is indicated here as “STAYATI GARBHO YASYAMITI STREE”1 means who caries fetus into her womb. Because what will be produced, will make the society that?s why in this health science it is indicated that pregnancy should be planned only, not by any chance and the course of pregnancy should be very watchful. Women during pregnancy needs very much attention because she is not only representing herself but also to the fetus in her womb so what the signs or symptoms we are getting from her will definitely have impact on her conceptus. The Field of Obstetrics in ayurveda is mainly dedicated towards producing progeny like a king means investing best qualities to the conceptus in physical as well as psychological aspects. Keeping all this in mind classics has given very detailed description of Dauhrda period, when it starts, why it starts, what as a doctor we have to advice and why, what are its impact if not taken care and what be the nature of child according to its previous life experiences that will definitely help to decide whether we have to change it or promote it. So this article is mainly focused on enlightening the importance of duahrda by making it to understand by the parameters of the science that is called scientific in this modern era & is understandable to all.