A postnatal period is the period beginning immediately after the separation of placenta and extending up to six weeks, otherwise called as puerperium or puerperal period. Postnatal care is named as SutikaParicharya in Ayurveda.
Postnatal period is an important phase of transition in women’s life. It is the period after delivery of conceptus when maternal physiological and anatomical changes return to the non-pregnant state.
Prasava (labor) is a strenuous activity which causes Dhatu Kshaya (depletion of body tissues) and there by depletion of Bala (strength of body) of the woman which is the need behind exclusive care for both women and infant after delivery.
It is been done in terms of Ahara (diet), Vihara ( regimen) and Aushadha ( medicines). Main goal of Sutika Paricharya is to regain the lost strength and vitality as same as the pre-pregnant state by following the treatment principles like “Garbhashaya Shuddhi” through different Panchakarma therapies.
These regimens are mentioned for a period of at least one and half month upto 6-month duration which aims at restoration of health of the postnatal woman in all aspects. By following these regimens, women attains Dhatu Paripoornatha (replenishment of body tissues) and reaches her overall health status as pre-pregnancy stage.
The treatment principles include, Ashwasana Sutika , Abhyanga, Deepana , Pachana, Garbhasaya Sodhana, and Kleda Soshana, Soola Prashamana, Vata Anulomana, Bala Vridhi, Stanya Janana, Brimhana.
