Pregnancy related facts with more consideration to Vata humor.
Ayurveda Practioner and Writer
drvarunramraj@gmail.com
Ayurveda Practioner and Writer
drvarunramraj@gmail.com
To get
pregnant fertilization must take place. The proper
implantation after fertilization helps in the growth of fetus . After full term
growth, if the baby comes with a Cephalic presentation
associated with a good pelvic floor muscular activity in that
lady helps in a Normal Labor .
Ayurveda has
explained the methods to conceive properly and the proper care of the lady till
she attains complete health after labor.
- Importance of care taken
by men and women before planning to get conceived
- Proper care of the
pregnant lady up to her attainment of normal health after labor is explained
properly in Ayurveda.
The male as
well as female reproductive organ is situated at the predominant site of Vata humor. Ayurveda explains the site
of Vata humor below navel.
Movement is important function of Vata
humor. From the action done for conception to the proper delivery of
child , Vata humor has
the major role.
This article compiles those points from Ashtanga Hrudaya , related to the
importance Vata humor and some extra
Ayurveda regimens done during this time.
- Ayurveda advices Men to
take Rice along with Ghee and milk, which are Vata and Pitta humor pacifying food combination.
- For Women Vata pacifying oil (Sesame oil or Gingely
oil) added food is mentioned.
- Women laying on spine
and man on the top is best position for conception according Ayurveda. The mind should
concentrate in the thought of conception is also very important. This
position helps in maintaining all humors of body in level.
- Counting from first day
of Menstrual bleeding, Ayurveda suggests avoiding 1st, 2nd,
3rd and 11th day for having sexual act for
conception.
- Cork swallow
wort - root tuber or whole plant can be used internally and
externally as medicine for Pregnant lady. Milk, decoction, food etc can be made
from the above mentioned plant.
- Butter , Ghee and Milk
is good as food for the pregnant lady.
- Avoid over exertion,
carrying over weighed goods, day sleep, less sleep at night, tensions, fasting,
blocking natural urges, over walking , alcohol, food which causes humor
imbalance ( over spicy , dry, food which causes burning sensation ) , emesis,
purgation and enema ( oil enema can be done from 9th month)
.
- Triphala ( Emblica
officinalis , Terminalia chebula , Terminalia bellerica dried
and powdered) water can be used for washing and bathing ,
if itching in lower areas due to imbalance in humors .
- Sweet milk porridge with
ghee pacifies vata and pitta humor
- Oily enema from 9th month
added with ghee and salt controls Vata
humor.
- Meat soup also is
suggestive with oil from 9th month.
- Also cotton soaked with
oil over vagina during the days near to Expected day and lukewarm water bath is
good.
- Mild oleation below hip
and porridge made of milk and ghee on the day labor also is suggestive.
- After labor drinking
ghee and coriander water, cleaning the orifice with oil helps in reducing pain.
Milk porridge can be continued even after the labor.
- Avoid heavy meals which
causes indigestion, burning sensation.
All the above mentioned
advice if followed properly will control Vata
and other humors and will help in proper conception and a normal delivery. From
the action done for conception to labor, excess care is required. For each
individual the constitution is different, in order get the personal Ayurveda
advice always consult a doctor.
Note: All the above
mentioned measures must be followed with the guidance of a doctor.
God bless you.
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Dr.Varun Ram Raj is Ayurveda physician & panchakarma Practitioner from Kerala. He is also a passionate writer with the motto to spread ayurveda science to community. He is spreading ayurveda & health knowledge through his articles.
Dr.Varun Ram Raj is Ayurveda physician & panchakarma Practitioner from Kerala. He is also a passionate writer with the motto to spread ayurveda science to community. He is spreading ayurveda & health knowledge through his articles.
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