A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AYURVEDIC MONTH-WISE FETAL GROWTH AND IT'S CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
*Dr. Pooja Fulchand Rokade, Dr. Shrikant B. Darokar, Rachana Sharir
ABSTRACT
The presence of a foetus in the womb has been recognized since ancient times. Throughout history, societies have made efforts to safeguard both pregnant women and the developing foetus. However, the detailed understanding of how a foetus develops from a single cell (the zygote) has evolved gradually over time. Renowned Ayurvedic scholars such as Charaka, Sushruta, and the Vagbhatas have described foetal development with remarkable clarity. Today, embryology, a key branch of anatomy, has reached an advanced stage with comprehensive knowledge of every developmental process. Yet, the concepts articulated by these ancient Ayurvedic authorities many centuries ago show striking parallels with the principles of modern embryology.
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