Article: A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF GARBHINI KSHEERAPAKAS FOR GARBHA POSHANA DURING THE THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16114

Pages: 75-83

Author: Devika Srinivasan Divakaran *, Rachana HV

Abstract: Background: Pregnancy requires holistic care to ensure maternal and fetal well-being. Ayurveda’s Garbhini Paricharya provides comprehensive antenatal care through diet, lifestyle, and formulations to balance Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala, aiding adaptation to pregnancy’s physiological changes. This approach reduces complications like pre-eclampsia and malnutrition while ensuring fetal growth through nourishment (Garbha Poshana). The final trimester places increased nutritional demands on the mother, and Garbhini Ksheerapakas, as recommended in Ayurvedic classics like Sahasrayogam and Arogyakalpadruma, address these needs effectively. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Garbhini Ksheerapakas versus standard Iron and Calcium supplements for Garbha Poshana during the 7th, 8th, and 9th months of pregnancy based on WHO antenatal care recommendations. Materials and methods: A randomized clinical study was conducted on 30 pregnant women (gestation ?24 weeks) attending the OPD of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga at Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital, Bengaluru. Participants were assessed for subjective and objective parameters until post-delivery. Results: Group A (Garbhini Ksheerapakas) showed significant improvement in fatigue (p

Keyword: Garbhini Paricharya, Ksheerapakas, Antenatal Care, Pregnancy, Garbha Poshana