Vol. 7, Issue 6 (2018)

Author(s):
Dr. Trapti Agrawal and Dr. Prashant Kumar Gupta

Abstract:
Supraja– A complete protocol for maternal care. Ayurveda recognized the need for the mental, spiritual and physical preparation of the mother-to- be for the momentous event of childbirth. It involves the preparation of the couple planning pregnancy, three months prior to conception. Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Sadavrutta (moral conduct), along with varied therapies give wonderful results. Along with normal nutritious diet, specific diets for each month of Antenatal period depending on embryogenesis. Diets with specific impact on the fetus, specifically effective on reproductive & endocrine systems. Specific diets explained in the Ayurveda for better care of mother and child.