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Introduction

The medical community is deeply concerned about the increasing incidence of birth defects that defy the human purpose of survival. These birth defects are considered minor, severe, anatomical, physiological, and subtle in nature. Statistics show that 3 to 5% of all newborns are born with birth defects, 20 to 30% of all infant deaths are caused by genetic diseases, and 30 to 50% of people die from malformations after birth; 11.1% of admissions to pediatric hospitals are for children with genetic problems, 18.5% are for children with other congenital disorders, 12% of adult hospital admissions are for genetic reasons and 50% are for developmental disorders. 15% of all cancers are hereditary. According to Ayurvedic principles, good parental preparation is the most important condition for healthy off spring. Charak Samhita, one of the most important texts of Ayurveda, provides comprehensive teachings and practices on child care, known as Kaumara Bhritya. This branch of medicine focuses on the health and treatment of children from birth to adolescence.1

Kaumara Bhritya holds the second most prestigious position among the eight specialties of Ayurveda.2 Motherhood is the great and cherished desire of every woman. When he achieves this, feels fulfilled in his life. A woman's "DESIRE" for a "CHILD" is sometimes stronger than self-love, beauty, image and can be stronger than career goals. Planning a baby is a wonderful experience for mom and dad. This is part of the true satisfaction of married life. A woman needs to be mentally and physically prepared for a healthy pregnancy and a trouble-free birth. Acharya Charak had already explained in how a man with spotless Shukra (semen), a woman with spotless Artava (Ovum) and a woman with a desireful womb can achieve their goals. This is the time when nature does extraordinary things and must do its part to stay strong and healthy. Garbhavastha is nothing to fear, especially today. This nine-month wait should be both enjoyable and the right time for her child to make good plans for her future. Ayurveda believes that women in the final stages of pregnancy should be viewed as down-to-earth women who are otherwise in the world of 'Yama'. These words really show how important it is to be careful in the last stages of pregnancy to save the mother and her child from death. A little carelessness can ruin the lives of mother and child. The first trimester and the last trimester are the most important stages of pregnancy and require special care and treatment. In Ayurveda, the uterus is divided into four stages. These stages are called Prajayini, Upasthita Prasava, Prajayi Syamana and Apara Patana.3 Each stage needs to follow its own lifestyle and medicine for a healthy pregnancy.

Methods and Material

All the data and literature gathered from Ayurvedic texts, modern medical books, reviews Article, Journals and the current website.

Factors That Contribute to The Formation of A Healthy Child-

According to Ayurveda, preparation for pregnancy can be easily compared to the reproductive process. Just as the health of a plant depends on the quality of the soil, its seeds, planting time and the water it receives (containing nutrients), the health of a child depends on the health of its parents. For a healthy pregnancy, couples need to pay attention to the following four important things:4

Eggs/Ovum (Seed)

Uterus (Soil)

Nutrient (Water)

Pregnancy Time (seasonal period/ritukaal)

Fertility Factors:

Matruja Bhavas

Kula or Gotra of the mother, age at conception of the mother, reproductive health of the woman, time of conception, Beeja of the mother, diet of the pregnant mother, medications used by the pregnant woman and other diseases can affect the life and nature of the mother during pregnancy.5

Pitruja Bhavas

Ayurvedic scientists centuries ago, without the aid of materials, clearly explained the importance of male and female Beeja (Shukra/semen and Shonit/Ovum) in fertilization. Acharya Kashyapa has clearly stated in the Shareersthan that the insertion of male beeja (sperm) into female beeja (egg) leads to conception. If beeja (sperm) comes from a sick man, the offspring may have different births or breeds. Shukra and Vayu abnormalities as well as Vayu Vitiated in Shukra are also said to cause abnormal births.5

Atmaja Bhava

The soul experiences a series of births and deaths as a result of its actions, good or bad. The consequences of actions in the previous life are borne by the soul in the next life, which is the result of good or bad actions. He should avoid such misfortunes by following the principles of correct behavior in his life; otherwise it goes through the stages of birth and death. This life and death are achieved immediately at the moment of union of Shukra – the male reproductive element relative to the sperm cell in the testicles and Artava – the female reproductive element relative to the egg produced by the female egg. Lingashareera is responsible for these activities. Why do the same early disease factors cause different diseases in different people? Why does it appear quickly in some, while in others a long latent period is required for the disease to manifest itself. dark or strange things are caused by Atmaja bhava.5

Satmyaja Bhava

Satmya (sense of harmony, self-consciousness) is the use of things that do not harm the body, although they are different from the basic person's (nature), place of residence, time, caste (family), seasonal disease, illness (nature). exercise (exercise), water (food and drink), daytime sleepiness, taste (everything tastes different), etc.5

Rasaja Bhava

Rasa is a liquid that is tasted with the tongue, nourishes the body and gives pleasure to the mind. Rasa in this context refers to complete Akhara rasa (diet). Balanced Ahara rasa taken by a pregnant woman helps create Sapta Dhatus in the womb if necessary. Ancient scientists identified a special method of healthy nutrition for a pregnant woman to meet the needs of the mother and the growing fetus in a certain period of their life in the womb. Ayurveda experts attach great importance to the nutrition of pregnant women in order not to harm the growing baby. If the couple eats food that ruksha (dry) and vata during ritukala and suppresses normal appetite, then excessive vayu vitiates Rakta dhatu and other dhatus of the fetus and causes hoarseness or nasal voice, deafness and other vata problems. Vata also causes baldness, premature graying of hair, loss of facial hair, skin color, nails and hair, and other vata abnormalities. When a pregnant woman continues to follow a diet that can increase Kapha, Kustha (leprosy), Kilasa (a type of skin disease) and teething occur. Switra (Leucoderma) and Pandu (anemia) are caused by a diet that can vitiate Kapha. When a diet that can control all three Doshas is followed, excesses of Tridoshas cause the special effects described in all three Doshas. The mother was advised to follow the diet of the local population according to the type of child she wanted. No matter what diet and exercise a pregnant woman does, the same qualities will develop in the child.5

Sattvaja Bhavas

Human reproduction is a special privilege because only humans have the opportunity to live a conscious, alert and controlled life. People are smart and intelligent. All this cannot happen without Manasa (soul). Factors that determine children's different mental abilities (in other words, what the child's intellectual branch is like) include. Psychological/psychosomatic nature of parents - various characteristics of parents. The environment in which the pregnant woman lives and the thoughts that the pregnant woman receives during her pregnancy. Effect of a person's deeds/karmas of his previous birth. Common desires for a certain type of intellectual branch in a past life and its descendants - unusual mental habits / mental health in a past life.5

Pregnancy Symptoms

Many writers of ancient texts described the signs and symptoms of pregnancy as follows6,7,8 –

• Anartavadarsanam (Amenorrhea)
• Asyasansrava?am (Excessive salivation)
• Annannabhilasha (Lack of Appetite)
• Chhardi (Vomiting)
• Aruchi (Loss of appetite)
• Amlakamata (Like to eat sour things)
• Gurugatratvama (Heaviness)
• Chakshu glani (Feeling of heaviness in the face)
• Stanayo Stanyam (The appearance of milk in the breast)
• Ostha Stanamandalayo Karsnnama (Excessive darkness in the mouth and breast areola)
• Pada shotha (Mild edema on feet)
• Lomarajyodgama (Short hair look)
• Yonyashatalatvam (Vaginal dilation)

Ayurveda lays down some rules that are very important for every pregnant woman. It contains various explanations about ahara (diet), vihara (lifestyle) and vichara (thought) that women should follow at different stages of pregnancy.

Garbhini Aahar for Healthy Progeny

Month-wise dietary regimen

Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas (Don’ts for Pregnant Woman)

Charak Samhita -Kashaya Rasa (pungent drugs), Vyayam (exercise), Vyavay (coitus).11

Sushrut Samhita -Vyavay (coitus), Vyayam (exercise), excessive satiation, Karshya (excessive emaciation), Diwaswap and Ratro Jagaran (sleeping in day and awakening in night), Dukha (grief), Yanavarohana (riding on vehicle), Bhaya (fear), Utkatasana (squatting), Snehan (oleation), Raktamokshan (bloodletting), Vegadharan (suppression of natural urges, etc.)12

Ashtang Hriday- Ati Vyavay (excessive coitus), Vyayam (exercise), Bharvahan (carrying heavy weight), Guru pravaran(covering herself with heavy sheet), Anidra nishi (night awakening), squatting, chinta (grief), Krodha (anger), excitement, Vegadharan (suppression of natural urges), Upawas (fasting), Adhwagaman (excessive walking), Kashaya Rasa (use of pungent), Ushna (hot), Guru (hardly digestible food), Lal vastra dharan(use of red garment), Madyapana and Mamsa sewan (use of wine and meat), Raktamokshan (bloodletting), Panchakarma (purifying measures and enemas), etc.13

Astang Sangraha- Kashaya Rasa (pungent drugs), Vyayam (exercise), Vyavay (coitus), emaciation, Abhighata (trauma), Darun Cheshta (conveyance causing excessive jerks), Anidra nishi (night awakening), diwaswap (day sleeping), Vegadharan (suppression of natural urges), Ajirna (indigestion), prolonged stay in hot sun or near fire, Krodha (anger), Dukha (grief), Bhaya (fear), Upawasa (fasting)14

Ayurvedic classics describe a series of treatments for pregnant women. Acharya Charak elaborated on the proverb regarding the care of a pregnant woman as follows: "A pregnant woman should be treated like one who walks with a pot full of oil in her hand without spilling a drop. "You must be in tune with your body and learn to follow its subtle changes. Although not all symptoms can explain the problem, there are some that require a doctor's attention. Some of these warning signs include the following: Excessive vomiting, abdominal pain, Hypertension (pre-eclampsia signs), Vaginal bleeding, swelling, etc.

Discussion

Pregnancy is one of the most important things in every woman's life. Ayurveda recommends a balanced diet every month for the best growth of the baby in the womb. This has been practiced in India for thousands of years and is highly recommended in Ayurveda for normal birth without any complications, good health of the mother, offspring with strong immunity and finally good breastfeeding after birth and healthy growth of the child. In the Ayurveda every month wise diet regimen for Garbhini is specific.

The diet regimen presented is shown as a food not as a drug. That is why it is the best, because it is in harmony growth birth.

The foods recommended in Ayurvedic texts specific to pregnancy for thousands of years are completely scientific and can be verified according to scientific standards.

The recommended nutrition for pregnant women is specific to the baby and the mother, helping with easy birth and also aiding in breastfeeding, which helps parents achieve their goals.

Conclusion

Ayurveda is the science of life. We can use Ayurvedic principles to raise a chick or child healthy. A healthy child is the wealth of the country because a child who grows up in childhood can better serve his nation as an adult. The World Health Organization has also recognized the importance of Ayurveda in achieving its goal of “ Health for All”. We Ayurvedic expert should use our great ancient science for the walfare of the society.

It has always been clear that a mother's and her child's physical and psychological wellbeing are closely related. Because they are essential to both social and economic growth, the topics of pregnancy, the puerperium, and the care of the mother and child are therefore very important. By using the idea of behavioral care, Ayurvedic principles help pregnant women feel better physically and mentally, prepare their bodies for Sukhaprsava, prevent fetal malformations, and produce healthy offspring.