Role of preconceptional diet according to Ayurveda: a critical analysis

Authors

  • Sujata K. Shamkuwar

Keywords:

Ayurveda, garbhadhansanskara, nutrition, fertility

Abstract

Preconception nutrition is a vital part of preparing pregnancy .Malnutrition can adversely affects the division and replication of cells in the embryo at pre implantation stage in which cells divide and replicate most rapidly. It may cause restricted fetal growth, LBW, missed abortion, congenital anomalies etc. In present era faulty life style, dietetic habit, environmental factors contribute in lowering the fertility rate in male as well as females. Nutritional diet before, during and after pregnancy is very important for healthy progoney.Ayurveda describes specific diet for male and female under the title garbhadhansanskar for healthy baby. Recent studies also show that the nutrition and fertility is linked to both the male and female.

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