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→Jatakarma described in Ayurveda
Thereafter, birth-rites of the child should be performed per vedic rituals, which are as follows: first of all, honey and ghee duly “consecrated” with vedic mantras (chanted by brahmanas or priests) should be anointed to the child. Breast milk should first be fed from the right breast, and should be done so after performing the rituals mentioned above. An earthen pot filled with water should be consecrated with mantras and kept near the head of the child. [46]
Thereafter, birth-rites of the child should be performed per vedic rituals, which are as follows: first of all, honey and ghee duly “consecrated” with vedic mantras (chanted by brahmanas or priests) should be anointed to the child. Breast milk should first be fed from the right breast, and should be done so after performing the rituals mentioned above. An earthen pot filled with water should be consecrated with mantras and kept near the head of the child. [46]
Jatkarma is the birth ceremony which helps the baby transcend from intrauterine life to extra uterine life. It should be done for clearing the mouth secretion which clears airway and prevents aspiration. Placing cotton soaked in ghee on head maintains temperature of the baby which prevents heat loss from baby’s head, which has the largest surface area, thus preventing hypothermia. Only after the baby is stabilised umbilical cord was cut, emphasizing on resuscitative measures. Tying the cord to baby’s neck by thread prevents bleeding from cord and minimizes chances of infection. Swarnaprashan a type of Lehan given to baby by Suvarna Bhasma, honey and ghee serves the purpose of both nutrition and immunization. This Lehana (licking of medicine preparations) also gives an opportunity to physician to assess the rooting and sucking reflex of neonate. Honey and ghee have a rich caloric value, provide energy to baby whose previous source of nutrition from placenta has stopped. This first feed initiates gastrointestinal movements and activates the gut. Swarna Bhasma gives physical protection to baby. enhances brain development and is in micro particles easily absorbable by baby’s intestine. Use of Mantra in Jata Karma gives psychological support to parents especially mother. Breast feeding is to be given on the first day so to ensure proper nutrition and protective immunoglobulin present in colostrum. Early initiation of breast feed also stimulates prolactin reflex. When the baby sucks, the nerve ending in the nipple carry message to the anterior pituitary which in turn release prolactin and that acts on the alveolar glands in the breast to stimulate milk secretion. The water filled earthen jar may serve cooling purpose or maintenance of humidity in baby’s ward room.
=== Rakshavidhi ===
=== Rakshavidhi ===