Ayurveda compares food with God as the saying goes “annam brahman”. We cannot be alive without food and for staying healthy a balanced diet plays an important role in keeping away the diseases.
Pregnancy is very important and a special phase in a woman’s life. Nature has gifted a woman’s body to reproduce and while carrying a baby in her womb it becomes much important to take care of the food she eats. Consuming medicines should be avoided or if taken must be prescribed by your doctor.
After the first trimester the mother feels the baby’s movement in her womb. As the days pass the baby grows in size and weight and during these changes it makes space by crowding the mother’s internal organs. This causes certain discomforts such as back pain, shortness of breath, constipation etc. From the guidance of your doctor you can prevent such discomforts and give rise to a healthy baby.
Ayurveda offers certain food regimen to be followed on monthly basis as one advances with pregnancy. A healthy diet reflects through the pregnancy glow on the mother’s face. Those who are trying to conceive must start taking care of their diet and lifestyle.
Ayurvedic Diet During Pregnancy
First & Second Month
According to acharya Susruta food that is sweet,cold and in liquid form is helpful. Water chestnut is considered ‘garbhasthapan’ food. It stabilizes the fetus and fixes the placenta. Mother should drink a glass of cow milk mixed with cow ghee everyday.
Third Month
Rice and milk is recommended in meals for breakfast and lunch. It should be taken more frequently and in more quantity.
Fourth Month
In fourth month the heart starts functioning hence the heart of the featus needs pure kapha and rakta. It is advised to consume curd rice and ghee. The quantity of food intake should be more in breakfast and linch.
Fifth Month
The mind of the fetus becomes active. Rice and milk (cow milk) is suggested in Ayurveda. It is said to nourish the mind.
Sixth Month
During this month the baby develops the recollecting power and power of perception. Ayurveda recommends a proper amount of cow ghee with rice.
Seventh Month
During this month the formation of blood, bone etc takes place. The ayurvedic doctor suggests specific foods depending upon the individual’s body constitution.
General Diet For Pregnancy
Dr Chanchal Sharma at Aasha Ayurveda recommends certain yoga poses and wellness programs during pregnancy. A woman who is pregnant must include barley, wheat, maize, bajra, bangal gram, black gram, kidney beans, soya beans, potatoes, carrot,radish, beet root, garlic, ginger, turmeric, onion, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, drumstick, curry leaves, milk, ghee, curd, paneer, egg etc in her diet.
Fresh fruits such as banana, oranges, dates, pomegranate, figs, raisins, apricot,almond, mango, amla etc. Eating amla everyday is a blessing during pregnancy.
One must avoid mushrooms, tea, wines, soft drink and alcohol.
Top Pregnancy Tips In Ayurveda
Those who are pregnant and those who are trying to conceive must go through these pregnancy tips -
- Eat what you desire but in moderation especially after the fourth month.
- Balance vata dosha or balance the energy of the nervous system.
- Avoid food that is suggested harmful by your ayurvedic doctor.
- Abhyanga or massage helps in bringing calmness in mother and child.
- Do yoga or gentle exercise but only under the supervision of an instructor.
- Rest is recommended in the 8th month of pregnancy.
- The most important mantra for pregnancy is be happy and stress free.
A pregnant woman should be more concerned towards the quality of food she is eating. One must eat the food that nourishes her body and build the tissues of the baby. It is always suggested to follow the diet or any lifestyle under the supervision of ayurvedic doctor.
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