AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON GARBHA POSHANA (FETAL NOURISHMENT)
Dr. Sushma Kadyan*
ABSTRACT
Nutrition during pregnancy has a profound effect on development of the foetus. Before formation of placenta, nourishment of foetus occurs through Upasneha Nyaya afterwards it is nourished by Upasweda Nyaya and by a placental circulation. The improper foetal nutrition may end in Akal Prasav (preterm labour) or Garbhavyapadas like Upavishtak (IUGR) or any other foetal is complications. Aahar Rasa of mother provides nourishment and helps in the growth of Garbha during the gestational period.
Keywords: Foetal nutrition, grabhaposhan, garbha, Upasweda, Upsneha, Ayurveda.
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