A REVIEW ARTICLE ON OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS IN VIEW OF AYURVEDA
Dr. Mrunali G. Phapale* and Dr. Rucha R. Ganu
ABSTRACT
Oligohydramnios is a common clinical condition among pregnant women. It has direct effects on maternal and
fetal outcomes. Fetal protection, development, and lung maturation depend on amniotic fluid. The condition is
clinically diagnosed by an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of less than 5 cm or a single deepest vertical pocket of less
than 2 cm. Oligohydramnios can cause fetal development restriction, premature birth, cord compression, labor
induction, and cesarean delivery. There is no direct reference of Garbhodaka kshaya in Ayurvedic classics but
there is a reference of garbhakshaya. According to Ayurvedic texts, this disease is linked to Garbhodakavikriti, an
amniotic fluid disruption. Garbhodaka kshaya and garbhakshya[1] are associated simultaneously as studies have
shown very low values of amniotic fluid are associated with intrauterine growth restriction(IUGR).[2] Ayurveda
also mentioned certain diseases related to fetus i.e.Upavishtaka, Garbhshosha, Nagodara and Leena Garbha.
Acharya Sharangdhara described Nagodara, Gudhagarbha and Upavishtaka under category of
Ashtagarbhavyapada. Classical Ayurvedic writings suggest internal and exterior remedies for oligohydramnios to
restore balance and encourage fetal development. Present article exploring Ayurvedic view of oligohydramnios
and related ayurveda terminologies.
Keywords: Oligohydramnios, Garbhavyapad, Upavishtak, garbhashosh, nagodara.
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