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==== Rtumati paricharya ====
==== Rtumati paricharya ====
At the beginning, the acharyas have described the general appearance and signs of a woman who is Rtumati (which develop as a result of particular state of hormones in her body at that time).<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 7,8)</ref> Then the paricharya has been suggested as follows,
At the beginning, the acharyas have described the general appearance and signs of a woman who is Rtumati (which develop as a result of particular state of hormones in her body at that time).<sup>[17]</sup> Then the paricharya has been suggested as follows,<sup>[18]</sup>
· On the fourth day after stoppage of menstruation, a woman should take a bath, preferably a head bath.
· She should wear the clean and new cloths (which are untorn or in good condition).
· She can adorn herself with the jewelry etc.
· Offer prayers, perform puja, read sacred scriptures etc.
· Meet a husband
· Acharyas have also mentioned about the Putreeya vidhi that one can perform in this period. ततो विधानं पुत्रीयमुपाध्यायः समाचरेत
· Ayurveda also recommends a specific diet for a male and female partner in this period. A woman is advised to have a diet composed of Masha (black) grams and tailam (oil).
· The ideal time for union is said to be of that of night. Also the husband and wife a re advised to communicate in a way that they both would develop faith and confidence in each other an have a positive and conducive atmosphere for their union.
'''Garbhini'''
Garbha refers to the fetus in a womb while Garbhini means a pregnant woman. A specific regimen for a pregnant woman which includes specific diet and lifestyle has also been recommended in Ayurveda for wellbeing of mother and child in womb and it is known as Garbhini paricharya. Ayurvedic text states that, “If a pot filled with oil right up to the brim is to be carried without spilling even a single drop, every step has to be taken with care”, the texts emphasis that a similar care and attention is required in taking care of a garbhini (pregnant woman). Along with Garbhini paricharya Ayurveda acharyas have also mentioned garbhopaghatakara bhavas which refer to the various lifestyle factors of a pregnant woman that could cause serious harm to the baby developing in her womb.
'''Garbhini Paricharya'''
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudayam, Ashtanga Samgraham and also a treatise Harita Samhita describe Garbhini paricharya in depth.<sup>[19]</sup> <sup>[20]</sup> All the acharyas have suggested a month wise specific diet starting from liquid to solid foods. The recommended diet includes use of various recipes of milk, medicated ghee, butter and rice gruel. A specific type of basti is also advised in the last month of pregnancy to facilitate easy flow of vata dosha resulting in smooth delivery. Such measures to facilitate normal delivery like use of pichu (medicated vaginal tampon), basti have been suggested by Ayurveda and one seeking help for the same should also consult a trained vaidya .
'''It is advisable that a pregnant woman seeking guidance on garbhini paricharya for safe, uncomplicated motherhood and also for wellbeing of a baby should consult a nearby''' '''Vaidya''' ''' for appropriate guidance and should not practice it just by reading the information.'''
'''Suprajanana Samskara'''
Main article suprajanana samskara .
The influence of factors like diet, psyche and other routines of mother on the fetus has been talked since ages. Ancient Ayurveda scholars believed that, if we make an effort to enhance the quality of these factors which affect the final status of the developing new life, we can certainly obtain healthier, stronger and superior offspring. To achieve this, one can eliminate the adversely affecting dietary and lifestyle factors from pregnant woman's daily regime and at the same time make use of beneficial food, activities and herbs to gain the lacking attributes. It also includes mother's counseling, motivation and meditation for developing a balanced and Sattva (सत्वम् one of the 3 attributes of mind that indicate the quality of goodness or excellence) predominant mind of a baby. Ayurveda describes many such simple methods to procure a healthy offspring and the planning of which starts from detoxifying the bodies of the partners for conception. These methods are popularized now-a-days as ‘Garbha samskaras’ (गर्भसंस्काराः) however, the classical treatises describe this regimen as ' Suprajananam' (सुप्रजननम्) samskara.
'''Sutika'''
The term Sutika in Ayurveda refers to the woman in her post partum period upto 1.5 months (or 6 months according to some acharyas) from the child birth. Ayurveda described different types of sutika rogas (post partum diseases) which specifically affect Sutika due to inappropriate management of her delicate state post childbirth. Thus Ayurveda has advised a specific diet & lifestyle regimen called Sutika Paricharya (post natal care of a woman) to prevent further complications & restore the health of a mother.
'''Sutika paricharya'''
At least 12 days post delivery a new mother is advised to follow a strict diet plan. This diet plan includes use of ample amount of ghee, rice gruel, jaggery, milk, various soups made up from barley/horse gram etc and also meat broths for a non vegetarian woman. All these recipes have been described in brief and their day-wise schedule has also been given. Alon with the diet specific therapies like abhyanga (oil massage), udara-aveshtanam (wrapping the abdomen with a long cotton cloth), parisheka (pouring hot water in a stream), avagaha (sitz bath), dhupana (vaginal fumigation) use of rakshoghna dravyas (similar to anti-microbial which protects mother and child from various disease causing micro-organisms) has been recommended.<sup>[21]</sup> <sup>[22]</sup> All these measures employed under sutika paricharya. The Sutika who is weak due to development of foetus, loss of Dhatus, excretion of Kleda, blood and exhaustion due to labour pain can regain her pre-pregnancy state by following this Paricharya.
'''It is advisable that a woman in post natal period seeking guidance on sutika paricharya for safe, uncomplicated motherhood and also for wellbeing of a baby should consult a nearby''' '''Vaidya''' ''' for appropriate guidance and should not practice it just by reading the information.'''
== Various woman's health conditions described in Ayurveda ==
== Various woman's health conditions described in Ayurveda ==