Postnatal care with Diet in Ayurveda

Abstract

All the living beings in the universe require Aahaar which sustains the life. That is why it is said to be Praaninam Praana, Mahabhaishajya or Brahma in Ayurveda. Obviously, Lawful dietary intake results in Pran- Anuvartan. There is no life without Aahaar. Aahaar and existence of Agni is responsible for Praana. It maintains the equilibrium of Dhatus and helps in prevention of disorders and promotion of health. Nowadays in developing countries, the incidence and prevalence of postnatal morbidity are poorly known. After proper expulsion of placenta, a woman is said to be Sootika in which Vata-Dosha is in Prakopavastha. Improper knowledge of Sootika Kala diet followed by women, mother as well as child may suffer serious complications. There is definite need to study the preventive aspects described in classics. So, the mentioned diet given for puerperium is a medicated diet not a simple diet. Hence, this study will suggest some guidelines for the care of Sootika with diet.