ABSTRACT

Motherhood is near to divinity. It is one among the holiest service to mankind. During this milestone development many new mothers experience many physical and psychological changes. At this phase, women remain in need of proper support, guidance and encouragement in order to cope up new attainments. In the absence of adequate rest, proper balanced nutrition and moral support, one out of every eight mothers is prone to develop the clinical signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression. These include sleep disturbance, anorexia, excessive crying, fear, hopelessness, mood swings, irritability, unable to bond with newborn and suicidal thoughts. So it is important to prevent and manage Postpartum Depression. Ayurveda plays an important role in prevention and management of Postpartum Depression through the fundamental approach of Sootika Paricharya (Postpartum regimen), which incorporates diet and behavioural pattern and medicaments. These not only help to prevent but also manages the episodes of Postpartum Depression and also ensure physical and mental growth and development of neonate. Keywords: Ayurveda, EPDS, Sootika roga, Satwavajaya Chikitsa, Yoga
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1030