Garbhini Paricharya (Antenatal Care)
in Bengaluru
Garbhini Paricharya is the comprehensive, month-by-month Ayurvedic protocol for pregnant women. It includes highly specific dietary changes, mild herbal supplements, and gentle external therapies tailored for each of the 9 months to ensure normal fetal growth and a safe, natural delivery.
Clinical Benefits
- Prevents pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and severe anemia
- Specific milk decoctions given each month ensure optimal organ and brain development of the fetus
- Gentle oil massages in the 8th and 9th months prevent stretch marks and ensure easy, normal delivery (Sukha Prasava)
- Effectively manages severe morning sickness and pregnancy-related back pain
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • A customized month-by-month chart is created by the Ayurvedic obstetrician.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
Months 1-3: Liquid diet, cooling herbs to prevent miscarriage. Months 4-7: Nourishing herbs (Garbhasthapana) for fetal growth. Months 8-9: Mild oil application (Abhyanga), mild enemas (Anuvasana Basti), and vaginal tampons (Yoni Pichu) to lubricate the birth canal.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • Transitions immediately into Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care) after delivery.
Patient FAQs
Can I take Ayurvedic herbs safely during pregnancy?
Only very specific, cooling, and nourishing herbs (like Shatavari, Bala, and specific month-wise formulations like Phala Ghrita) are used. You must NEVER take over-the-counter Ayurvedic medicines during pregnancy without consulting an Ayurvedic gynecologist, as many strong herbs can induce contractions.
Protocol Details
Primary Indications
Contraindications
- Strong Panchakarma therapies (Vamana, Virechana, strong Bastis, Bloodletting) are strictly contraindicated during pregnancy
- Vigorous massages or deep heat therapies