Open AccessPRE-EMPTIVE REGULATIONS OF COVID-19 DURING PREGNANCY - AN AYURVEDIC VIEW
Author(s) -
Nikitha Sirigere,
Noor Fathima,
Laxmi Kirana P
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj1809032021
Subject(s) - safeguarding , pregnancy , pandemic , medicine , alternative medicine , covid-19 , intensive care medicine , traditional medicine , nursing , disease , pathology , genetics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , biology
Pregnancy is a phenomenal and remarkable time in any woman’s life which requires added care and attention. Pregnancy is a sensitive state where the woman is more susceptible for infections. Amidst the Global Pandemic of Covid-19 special awareness and protection is of considerable necessity. In this view, Ayurveda being the Traditional Indian Medicine plays a crucial role in safeguarding the mother along with the growing fetus. Classical reference gives emphasis to the use of herbal drugs (Garbhasthapaka dravyas) which possess Anti-oxidant and Immuno-modulator properties. Ayurveda also provides the evidence of Ahara, Vihara, Aushada & Sadvritta which is imperative in every pregnant women. In this phase, as the body demands extra nutrition for the developing fetus the periodic dietetic regimens quoted help deliver a child possessing good health, energy and strength. Besides this, Yoga is one unique technique (gentle movements and slow breathing methods) which is safe and effective during pregnancy. Hence an effort is made to understand systematic preventive measures of Ayurveda in pregnancy through this Pandemic.