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CRITICAL STUDY OF GARBHAPOSHANA AND ITS IMPACT ON GARBHAVRIDHI W.S.R OF DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY

Dr. Varsha*, Dr. Madhavi Goswami MD (ayu), Dr. Naresh Kumar and Dr. R.B. Shukla

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Ayurveda is depends upon the basic principles “swasthasya swasthya rakshanamatursya vikar prashamanam” swasthya i.e well being of individual depends upon the prakruti which is formed during garbhavastha. Journey of foetus starts in mother womb. Whole growth of foetus depends upon the nutrition taken by mother. Nutrition stores for optimal growth and health outcome later in life.the improper foetal nutrition may end in abortion, IUGR or foetal abnormalities. The similar concepts explored in ayurvedic classics in the form of garbha poshana (foetal nourishment), aided by Apara (placenta) and nabhinadi (umbilical cord). Garbhaposhana and garbha matru parathantrata dependency of child on its mother for its proper growth and development respectively. As the grows inside the garbhaashaya (uterus) many changes occurs simultaneously both inside and outside the fetus. Development of structure such as Garbha Nabhi nadi garbha poshana. The exchange of materials between the mother and fetus.

Keywords: Garbha poshana, Garbha, Nabhi nadi.