Pregnancy a physiological phenomenon of the life of every woman may convert into an irreversible curse if not taken care of. Ayurveda advocates dietary and behavioral regimen for a pregnant woman which is known as Garbhini Paricharya. Acharya Sushruta a father of surgery has mentioned the preventive aspects in relation to avoid complications due to which surgery might be needed and one can achieve a healthy offspring and avoid certain anomalies. The aim of this article is to review the ayurvedic literature of antenatal care especially a view of Sushruta, its relevance in present era and to make mass aware of its importance.
Kamini Dhiman*
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