Postpartum Care In Ayurveda

Childbirth should be an event of joy and satisfaction. The maintenance of the health of the women and the well-being of the foetus is the aim of antenatal care. A Series of events that take placed in the genital organs in an effort takes place in the genital organs to expel the viable product of conception out of the womb through the vagina into the outer world is called labour.

Labour is called normal when the onset is spontaneous, at term, with vertex presentation, without undue prolongation, natural termination with minimal aids and without having any complication affecting the health of the mother and the baby. The expected mother always wishes to have a normal delivery which is valid and safe. Simultaneously with good maternal care during pregnancy and labour, the foetus is also taken care of.

Now a day’s incidence of caesarean section is high due to cultural changes, and more anxiety at the time of labour. Delivery is a very typical process in a woman’s lifespan. Every woman expects a normal delivery in her life, which is safe for her and the baby. Normal delivery is not only safe for the lady but also prevents post-partum complications. But, nowadays, it is seen that due to changes in lifestyle, culture, food habits and hectic schedule of working ladies, Caesarian Section has become a common occurrence in society. Therefore, the need is to adopt a procedure during pregnancy itself, that helps increase not only the occurrence of Normal Delivery but also reduces problems after the delivery.

As Sutika Kala(Postpartum period) is a critical period for women, it needs proper management and cares with a Specific diet, Mode of life and Medicines. In Sutikakala, there is vitiation of Vata, therefore it is most advisable to take vata shaman(Vata pacifying) drugs. Abhyanga also plays the most significant role to pacify Vata dosha. During sutika Kala, a woman needs special management and care for the proper and healthy growth of the newborn baby as well as for the maintenance of her health. Specialized herbal oil is used especially for postpartum healing and cleansing including nasal therapy.