Sutika Paricharya (Postpartum Care)

According to Ayurveda the Postpartum Period is Called Sutika Kala and the Care During This Period is Called Sutika Paricharya.

Sutika Paricharya is the Dietary Lifestyle and Medicinal Guidlines Prescribed for a Women After Childbirth to Help Restore Her Health, Promote Lactation and Ensure Long Term Well Being.

Period of Sutika Paricharya is Variable as Per Different Acharyas Are as Follows.

  1. According to Acharya Charak-not Exact Days Mentioned
  2. Acharya Sushruta-45days
  3. Astang Sangraha-45days
  4. Astang Hridaya-45days
  5. Kashyap Samhitas-6months
  6. Bhavprakash and Yogratnakar-45days or Up to Next Menstrual Cycle

Objective of Sutika Paricharya:

Sutikakala is More Important for Healthy and Proper Growth of Child.during That Period Great Attension and Special Care is Necessary for Both.

Due to Vitiation of Vata After Delivery Digestive Power as Well as Immunity and Strength of Mother Will Be Weak. We Should Use All Mode of Life and Dietetics Which Pacify the Aggravated Vata Dosha.

  • Rebalance Vata Dosha
  • Restore the Digestive Fire
  • Promote Lactation, Prevent Infection and Complication
  • Enhance the Emotional Well Being of the Mother

Ahara Vihar During Sutikakala According to Acharya Charak

Ghee,oil, Vasa, Majja Which is Suitable is Given Along With the Powder of Pippali, Root of Pippali, Chavya, Chitrak and Sringver to the Mother When She Feels Hungry.

After Intake of Unctous Substance Her Abdomen is Anointed With Ghee and Oil and Wrapped Round Tightlywith a Long and Clean Cloth.due to That Vayu Does Not Cause Any Morbidity in Her Abdomen.

This Diet is Maintained Like for Five to Seven Nights and Then Gradually Nourished.

Ahara Vihar During Sutikakala Acording to Acharya Sushruta

Snehayavagu or Kshiryavagu Saturated With Drugs of Vidarigandhadi Gana From 3rd or 4th to 6th or 7th Days.mamsarasa of Jangala Mamsa Saturated With Yava,kola,kulatha With Cooked Shali Rice From 7th or 8th Days to Sutikakala.

Abhyanga With Bala Taila Then Irrigation With Decoction of Bhadradaru Etc.drugs Capable of Suppressing the Vata.

Ahara Vihar During Sutikakala According to Acharya Vagbhatta

Panchakola Sidhdhapeya for First 3days, Vidaryadigana Kwath Siddha Snehayukta Yavagu or Kshiryavagu From 4th-7th Day, After That Gradually Brimhan Diet From 8-12th Day, After 12th Day Meat Soup Should Be Used.

Abhyanga With Bala Taila, Udarveshtana After Massage of Abdomen With Taila or Ghrita, Irrigation With Lukewarm Water, Massage,irrigation and Bathing With Jivaniya, Brimhaniya, Madhura and Vatahara Drugs.

 

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