IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH


Dr. Asha M, Dr. Pramodini J. Patil, Dr. Bhumika S
1 & 2. Department of Prasooti Tantra and Stree Roga, SDM College of Ayurveda, Bangalore, 3. , Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka
Abstract
A mother is the nurturing vessel for foetus. Proper nutrition and diet are vital in meeting the increased metabolic demand during pregnancy. Adequate and balanced nutrition intake fulfils nutritional needs of pregnancy and supports garbhini shareera for the physiological changes and reduces the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, IUGR and low birth weight of the foetus. The WHO estimates that approximately 15-20% of pregnancies are affected by nutritional deficiency. In India, about 49.4% pregnancies are complicated, where unbalanced nutrition and diet is the major cause which can lead to adverse maternal- neonatal morbidity and mortality. Ayurveda emphasize the significance of hita and satmya ahara in the form of nutrition, tailored to prakriti and condition of each individual. Ayurvedic approach to plan and ensure that mother and the foetus get all the essential nutrition for the safe pregnancy and meet all the needs throughout pregnancy. Addressing nutritional needs and proper diet during pregnancy through a combination of ayurvedic guidelines and wisdom can significantly improve maternal- foetal health. Emphasizing both preventive and promotive healthcare, this integration model aims to optimize maternal and foetal outcomes. Also, collaborative efforts among medical practitioners to educate and support pregnant women in nutrition lead to healthier pregnancies.
Keywords: Ahara, Ante-Natal Nutrition, Pathya, Congenital Anomalies, Garbhini Paricharya
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-12-30

Vol : 11
Issue : 12
Month : December
Year : 2025
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