European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA AND ITS CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Dr. Anusha M.* and Dr. G. N. Govind

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy and child birth is beautiful event in every woman’s life. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies were common among pregnant women. Over 10% of the pregnant women were both anemic and deficient in B-complex vitamins, whereas 22% of women were both anemic and zinc deficient. The role of diet and life style plays a major role during pregnancy.[1] Ayurveda, A holistic way of living, documented about the Pathya in terms of ahara (diet), vihara (lifestyle), vichara (psychological aspect) to be followed during pregnancy with respect to each month. The proper pathya would result in the proper development of the fetus, and the health of The mother to withstand the strain of labor and postnatal period. Hence, an attempt is made to highlight the importance of pathya in garbhini.

Keywords: garbhini pathya, antenatal nutrition, masanumasiki garbhini paricharya.