Ayurveda During Pregnancy: Expert Shares Holistic Pre-Natal And Post-Natal Care For New Mothers

Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings not only physical changes but also emotional and spiritual shifts in a woman’s life. As the body nurtures new life, it becomes essential to offer it the gentlest, most holistic care possible. Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of medicine, offers a time-tested, natural approach to pregnancy that emphasises balance, nourishment, and well-being for both mother and baby. Rooted in the rhythms of nature and the unique constitution of each individual, Ayurvedic prenatal and postnatal care focuses on fostering strength, calmness, and vitality through every phase of motherhood.

In recent years, modern expectant mothers have increasingly turned to Ayurveda for its safe, personalised, and mindful practices, from dosha-specific diet plans and herbal tonics to gentle yoga, oil massages, and breathing techniques. Caring for a mother during pregnancy and after childbirth isn’t just about physical recovery, but also focuses on nurturing her emotional health, immunity and mental clarity. In conversation with The Daily Jagran, Dr. Mamatha KV, MS Ayurveda, PhD, Principal, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi, shares the prenatal and postnatal care for new mothers.

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Daily Measures To Follow During Pregnancy

During initial days of pregnancy, adequate fluids like milk with sugar, tender coconut water, ghee, butter and rice gruel are helpful in nourishing as well as hydrating.

Meat soup provides strength and can be added to the diet from the 4th month onwards.

Khichdi made up of rice with split green gram can be taken daily.

Local organic food prepared hygienically is beneficial.

Personal hygiene should be maintained. Music and Pranayama keep the mind relaxed. Mild form of yoga, under the guidance and observation of an expert and small walks help digestion as well as delivery.

Avoid raw papaya, Pineapple, Junk, fried and stored food, oil massage, stress, anxiety, exposure to chemicals and extreme weather.

After delivery, to regain lost strength and vitality as same as the prepregnant state and for adequate lactation, puerperal care is important. Which is to be followed for 45 days.

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Daily Measures To Follow After Delivery

During initial days of delivery rice gruel with ghee or milk, hot water to drink should be taken.

After 8 days meat soup, rice, freshly prepared and easily digestible food can be taken.

Adequate sleep, oil massage, hot water bath and use of abdominal belt is beneficial.

Abstinence should be maintained.

Avoid exertion, stress, anxiety and fear.