Pregnancy & Postpartum Health
1. Pre-natal and Post-natal Care
Pre-natal care involves regular medical checkups, nutritional counselling, and monitoring to ensure a healthy pregnancy and prevent complications. Post-natal care focuses on recovery after childbirth, monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of the mother, and ensuring the health of the newborn. Conventional care includes routine screenings, vaccinations, and support for breastfeeding.
Ayurvedic Aspect:
Ayurveda places great emphasis on Garbhini Paricharya (prenatal care) and Sutika Paricharya (postnatal care). Herbal formulations and dietary regimens are customized to promote the health of both mother and baby. Ayurveda recommends therapies such as Abhyanga (oil massage) to enhance strength, and Rasayanas (rejuvenating herbs) for nourishment. Postpartum care focuses on healing, balancing Vata, and restoring vitality through herbal decoctions, diet, and Panchakarma therapies.
VIAMS’s Integrated Treatment Protocol:
Our approach combines modern prenatal and postnatal screenings with Ayurvedic therapies to support healthy pregnancies and smooth recovery post-delivery. We offer personalized nutrition plans, Ayurvedic treatments to promote lactation, and practices like Yoga and Pranayama to ensure physical and emotional balance for both mother and child.
2. Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes is a condition where high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy. It can increase the risk of complications like preterm birth and excessive birth weight. Treatment in modern medicine focuses on monitoring blood sugar levels, dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes insulin therapy.
Ayurvedic Aspect:
In Ayurveda, Gestational Diabetes is understood as a result of imbalances in Pitta and Kapha doshas. Treatment focuses on regulating blood sugar with herbal formulations such as Gudmar and Turmeric, dietary recommendations to reduce excess sugar intake, and mild physical activities like Yoga. Panchakarma therapies like Virechana (purgation) can help in detoxification.
VIAMS’s Integrated Treatment Protocol:
At VIAMS, we offer a holistic approach combining modern diagnostic methods with Ayurvedic treatments to manage Gestational Diabetes. We provide personalized dietary advice, Ayurvedic herbs to balance blood sugar levels, and lifestyle guidance, ensuring the health of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy.
3. Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects new mothers after childbirth. Symptoms include sadness, anxiety, and difficulty bonding with the baby. Modern treatment includes counselling, antidepressant medication, and support groups.
Ayurvedic Aspect:
Ayurveda links postpartum mental health issues to Vata imbalance and depletion of Ojas (vital energy). Treatment includes Medhya Rasayanas (brain tonics) such as Brahmi and Shankhpushpi to enhance mental clarity and emotional balance, along with nourishing therapies like Abhyanga (oil massage) to calm the nervous system. Specific dietary guidelines are provided to strengthen the mind and body.
VIAMS’s Integrated Treatment Protocol:
Our integrated protocol combines modern psychological counselling with Ayurvedic therapies to address the emotional and mental health needs of new mothers. We offer Ayurvedic treatments to restore hormonal balance, rejuvenate energy levels, and improve mental well-being. Practices like Yoga, meditation, and guided relaxation techniques are also incorporated to foster emotional resilience.
4. Lactation Disorders
Lactation disorders include difficulties in breastfeeding, such as low milk supply or inability to nurse effectively. Modern treatments include lactation consultations, breast pumps, and medications to increase milk production if necessary.
Ayurvedic Aspect:
In Ayurveda, lactation disorders are linked to an imbalance in Vata and Pitta doshas. Ayurvedic treatment focuses on herbal remedies like Shatavari and Vidari, which are known to promote milk production and enhance the quality of breast milk. Massage therapies like Abhyanga, along with a nourishing diet rich in fats and fluids, are also recommended to support lactation.
VIAMS’s Integrated Treatment Protocol:
At VIAMS, we offer a comprehensive approach to managing lactation disorders by integrating Ayurvedic treatments, such as herbal supplements and therapies to improve milk production, with modern lactation support. Our personalized care plans include dietary advice, Ayurvedic massages, and stress-reduction techniques like Pranayama and Yoga to support both physical and emotional well-being for breastfeeding mothers.