Abstract

Dr. Rituraj Prajapati*, Dr. Om Prakash Sharma, Dr Naresh Kumar Garg, Dr. Nikita Panwar, Dr. Monika

ABSTRACT

At present era it is observed that the incidence of normal pregnancy and delivery has been diminished. In childbirth weight is one of the most important factors affecting neonatal mortality and morbidity. In Ayurveda Samhithas, various Garbhavyapat are described and one among those are Upavishtaka Garbha. Ayurveda advises congenital diet and regimen throughout the pregnancy. It also stresses on the healthy state of mind and body to beget healthy progeny. Milk and ghee stand out as the most common in the pregnant diet that Ayurveda advises Acharya Charaka stated, as if bleeding per vagina or other types of discharges occur in pregnant woman, then the foetus will not grow properly in the uterus, and Acharyas mentioned many Chikitsas for the same. If IUGR is occurred due to PIH then most of the Chikitsas are to reduce PIH and to increase the weight of the baby. Hence can enlighten the treatment procedures in medical practice. This will reduce the PIH and promote the Foetal weight with single amazing herb– GOKSHUR. This drug is having Vasodilatation property which will reduce the hypertension in pregnant lady and increases the foetal blood flow. Ksheera is having Balya property which in turns the foetal growth, which gave significant action in the PIH and IUGR. Ayurvedic text states that, “If a pot filled with oil right up to the brim is to be carried without spilling even a single drop, every step has to be taken with care”, the texts emphasis that a similar care and attention is required in taking care of a pregnant woman.[1]