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Post-Delivery Care with Prasavaraksha: A Holistic Approach for Mother & Child
By Dr. Anumod A Kakkassery
Feb 10, 2025
Postpartum recovery is a crucial period for both mother and child. Ayurveda offers Prasavaraksha, a holistic care system that ensures physical healing, emotional well-being, and strengthened immunity for the mother while supporting the newborn’s development.
Key Aspects of Prasavaraksha
- Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Strengthens muscles, relieves stress, and improves circulation.
- Dietary Guidelines: Warm, nourishing foods like rice porridge, ghee, and herbal decoctions for digestion and lactation.
- Herbal Medicines: Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Bala for recovery and vitality.
- Postpartum Yoga & Meditation: Enhances relaxation and supports mental well-being.
- Baby Care with Ayurveda: Herbal baths, gentle massages, and digestive tonics for newborns.
Why Choose Ayurvedic Postpartum Care?
- Faster recovery from childbirth
- Boosts lactation and digestion
- Reduces postpartum depression
- Strengthens both mother and baby
Conclusion
Prasavaraksha blends traditional wisdom with modern care, ensuring a nurturing postpartum journey for mothers and newborns.
Dr. Anumod A Kakkassery
Dr. Anumod Kakkassery is an Ayurvedic physician with over 15 years of experience. He began his career as a Medical Officer in government service and later founded Jubilee Mission Ayurveda Hospital. Currently, he serves as the Founder and Director of Marian Ayurveda Hospital.
His work focuses on new medicine development, Ayurvedic training for doctors, and research on diabetes, thyroid, and other diseases. He has special expertise in autism, psychiatric disorders, and treatments for spine and knee conditions.
