Abstract

GARBHADHANA VIDHI - A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Harshitha Vasundhara P.* and Dr. Sunita Siddesh

ABSTRACT

Fertility is the natural capability to produce offspring. Women's fertility peaks in the early 20s and drops considerably after age 35. Women's fertility concerns are also on the rise, and the worldwide general fertility rate is lower than ever before. With everything from toxins in the environment to high levels of stress being suspected as possible causes, solutions are needed to strengthen the reproductive capacity of women who wish to conceive. Yet just raising the rate of conception is not enough. As per WHO, an estimated 2,76,000 babies die within 4 weeks of birth every year, worldwide, from congenital anomalies. Pregnancy should be by choice, not by chance- this statement holds true for having a healthy progeny and safe pregnancy. The lens of Ayurveda broadens our vision to see that fertility is more than the physical act of becoming pregnant. In this way, it is understood that fertility is equally spiritual and emotional as it is physical. The regimen followed during pre pregnancy period to achieve conception is called “Garbhadhaana Vidhi”. Specific guidelines have been laid in Ayurveda for Pre conception care. Conception or fertilization means the fusion of gametes to produce a new organism. Preconception care is an opportunity for couple to improve their health before they start trying for a baby. The aim of preconception care is to prepare body for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Preconception care improves chances of falling pregnant more easily, having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby and aiding recovery after the birth.

Keywords: Preconception Care, Garbhadana vidhi, Ayurveda.