Abstract

SUTIKA PARICHARYA IN AYURVEDA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF POSTNATAL CARE

Dr. Anuja Arun Wavdhane*, Dr. J. N. Daruwale, Dr. P. R. Kanade

Abstract

The Ayurveda Science give importance role to the care of mother and her life especially in ANC (antenatal) and PNC (postnatal care). A postnatal period is starting immediately after the separation of placenta and extending up to six weeks, called as puerperium or puerperal period. Postnatal care is named as Sutika Paricharya in Ayurvedic classics. Garbhini and Sutika Paricharya are very well Detail described by our Ayurvedic Samhitas. Sutika Paricharya refers to the specialized postnatal care regimen described in Ayurvedic classics for women after childbirth. The postpartum period is critical due to physical strain, blood loss, and aggravation of Vata Dosha. Ayurvedic texts outline dietary regulations, lifestyle modifications, therapeutic interventions, and herbal formulations to restore strength, promote lactation, prevent complications, and ensure long-term reproductive health.

Keywords: Sutika Paricharya, Post natal care, Prasava, Ahara Vihara, Puerperium.