Abstract

GARBHINI PANDU (IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY)

Shakshi*, Dr. Pravesh Tomar

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Abstract

Pregnancy in every woman’s life is a joyful experience but from the nutritional perspective, it is no less than a challenge because nutrient requirements are increased and alter its intake can affect maternal and foetal health. In this process she experiences certain problems, one of them is anaemia. Globally iron deficiency has been claimed to be predominant cause of anaemia in pregnant women in which red blood cell count is less than the normal. According to WHO Hb percentage less than 11gm percent was consider as anaemia. About 50% of pregnant women worldwide suffer from anaemia and about 20% of maternal deaths in developing countries due to anaemia. In Ayurveda, anaemia in pregnancy can be termed as Garbhini Pandu. There is no direct reference of Garbhini Pandu in Ayurveda. But as per Harita Samhita, there is description of 8 Garbhopdrava, in which Vivarnata can be correlated with Garbhini Pandu. Garbhavsthajanya Pandu needs to be treated like Samanya Pandu Chikitsa.

Keywords: Garbhini Pandu, Garbhopdrava, anaemia.