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CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF APARA W.S.R PLACENTA AND IT’S ABNORMALITIES

Dr. Shilpa Naganur*, Dr. Mahesh Patil, Dr. Manisha M. Kattikar

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Abstract

Garbha (embryo/fetus) is formed from the fusion of Shuddha Shukra and Shuddha Artava along with the Atma (soul), Prakriti (Ashta prakruti), and Vikara (Shodash Vikara). For the proper growth and nourishment of the Garbha, Apara (placenta) is essential. Apara is a structure that develops contemprary to Garbha and serves as the link between the mother and the fetus. According to Acharya Sushruta, Arthavavaha srotas gets obstructed due to conception. As a result, obstructed Arthava moves in upword direction and forms Apara. Abnormal formation of placenta may lead to Apara sang. Along with the abnormalities our classics have explained medical interventions for Apara sang. Placenta is described as a disc-shaped organ that plays an important role in early pregnancy. Placenta facilitate the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste between maternal and fetal blood. The functions of placenta are secreting hormones like Progesterone which maintains uterine lining and supports pregnancy, (HPL) which supports lactation after parturition. Abnormalities in the structure of placenta leads to abortions, intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), preterm birth, placenta previa, Placenta accreta spectrum disorders. Apara/placenta ensures the proper development and sustenance of the Garbha, it is essential to understand and address placental abnormalities. This article aims to delineate placenta and its pathologies from both Ayurvedic and modern medical viewpoints.

Keywords: Apara, Garbha, Shukra, Arthav, Atma, Prakruti, Vikara.