Abstract

*Dr. Hamsashree and Dr. Anupama V.

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda – An ancient system of medicine, along with preventive and curative aspects of health, also explains about obtaining healthy progeny. Pregnancy which is a delicate condition gets affected by enormous factors such as food habits, lifestyle and psychological factors. The foetus, in the intra–uterine life, is in constant relation with the mother for both growth and nourishment. While explaining Garbhini Paricharya, the Ayurvedic classics have explained about the things to avoid in pregnancy called Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas. They are certain factors which when followed by a pregnant lady can harm or destroy the foetus. Data reveals that 10-20% of all pregnancies result in miscarriage, out of which 75% occur before 16th week, and 5-10% of the pregnancies lead to Preterm Labor. In today’s fast moving life, all women unknowingly follow certain things which are told as contraindications during pregnancy, due to negligence or unawareness, leading to abortions, preterm labor and other obstetrical complications. Hence, attempt is made to critically study the impact of Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas on the mother and progeny.