Article: NORMAL LABOUR IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130357

Pages: 50-55

Author: Seema Gholap, Pallavi Patle *

Abstract: Birth is a natural process and not a medical procedure. The rates of cesarean deliveries have more than doubled in India, from 8% of deliveries in 2005 to 17% of deliveries in 2016. The incidence of labour induction has also increased due to failure of spontaneous onset of labour at term or to shorten the duration of labour according to the convenience of healthcare workers. This intervention affects the natural labour process and may be associated with an increased risk of complications. A safer way to facilitate the process of labour is therefore warranted. One of the aims of given in the third trimester is . For this aim, they have described giving the in the 8th month by Acharya Sushrutaand & in the 9^th month by Acharya Charaka. They also mentioned the ensure the normal process of labour. So that the complications caused during labour can be prevented by using the tools advised in Ayurveda Samhitas. This study aims to normal labour processing by using Ayurvedic tools given in Samhitas.

Keyword: Prasava, prasava paricharya, garbhini paricharya