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Best Ayurvedic Medicines For Postnatal Care - Post Pregnancy Health

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Dr. Sunil TiwariAyurvedic Doctor • 16 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), PGD IN NATURO & YOGA SCIENCE
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For a mother, the first few months after delivery is crucial since the uterus after expanding due to delivery, shrinks back to its normal size. Moreover, the tendons, ligaments, and muscles connected to the uterus begin to regain the power and strength lost during labor. A lot of emphases is put on postnatal care in Ayurveda.

Ayurvedic Medicine for Postnatal Care

All the ayurvedic medicines and herbs mentioned below are never advised together. An ayurvedic specialist will usually give you a combination of a few ayurvedic medicines depending on your symptoms and condition of a new mother.
1. Dashamoolarishtam: Dashamoolarishtam is extremely effective in boosting your immunity and keeping infections at bay. It is usually prescribed for the first few months as it also helps reduce inflammation and pain.
2. Jeerakarishtam: Ayurvedic medicine Jeerakarishtam is well known for inducing normal lactation, and is usually prescribed to mothers during the monsoon or winter seasons. This is because it keeps the body warm owing to its hot nature.
3. Shatavari Gulam: Improve lactation and achieve overall hormonal balance by consuming Shatavari Gulam.
4. Pulileham: Ayurvedic remedies Pulileham is administered to new mothers from the third week onwards for about a month and a half.
5. Shatavari: Shatavari herb is mixed with boiling milk to improve the production of breast milk and avoid postpartum depression. It is also useful for the normal involution of the uterus.
6. Musta: Apart from improving breast milk production, this ayurvedic medicine musta herbs also relieves clogs in milk ducts and inflammation. If you wish to discuss any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.

Ayurveda diet Tips for Mother After Pregnancy

According to your digestive system, you must take Sesame oil i.e. Til oil and ghee i.e. clarified butter after mixing it with panchkola. Once this mixture has been digested, you must consume rice gruel and milk that is medicated with Vidharigandhadi Gana or panchkola. Apart from these, you must consume jaggery water for about a week. After a week, you must eat foods that are easily digestible to help you regain your strength.

Do's and Don'ts During Postnatal Care

These are some Ayurveda tips for new mother after pregnancy, which should be followed during Postnatal Care period:

1. Do massage yourself with Vatahara Oil
2. Do bathe with warm water
3. Do keep your perineum and breasts clean
4. Do urinate every 5 hours
5. Do breastfeed properly
6. Don't consume food irregularly
7. Don't have stale or cold food
8. Don't retain urine or feces9. Don't indulge in sex or exercise


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