Presentation Information

Insights from Traditional Practices: Exploring Ayurvedic Wisdom for Post-Partum Wellbeing

• Speaker: Priyanka Idicula , Certified Professional Midwife
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• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU

Abstract:

The Ayurvedic system in India recommends a 42-day postpartum care period for mothers. It focuses on rest, sleep, nutrition, and overall well-being to aid the mother's recovery and transition into motherhood. Ayurveda places equal importance on dietary regimens during pregnancy, serving as nourishment and medicine for pregnant women. Its principles are based on supporting the baby in utero and the mother's body, resulting in easier childbirth. Additionally, Ayurveda emphasizes nurturing the new mother postnatally through specific qualities via diet, herbs, baths, and massage. Understanding traditional practices is crucial to providing culturally competent care. Learn more about Ayurvedic practices, the current research, potential concerns, gaps in knowledge and important insights that could enhance global Midwifery care.