according to ayurveda, pregnancy and delivery can be a rejuvenating experience and a positive highlight of a women’s life. conception is the union of male and female seeds that creates an embryo. high importance is given to the quality of seeds. pregnant women can use the principles of ayurveda to care for themselves during pregnancy, and support their recovery period after their baby is born. following ayurvedic advice for diet and lifestyle can avoid these complications and keep the pregnancy healthy. remember you are eating for two bodies and two body types. the important advice is to eat when you desire, and eat adequate amounts of protein, healthy carbohydrates and vegetables. caring for vata is best done with a diet of fresh, plant-based, whole or sprouted grains and non-processed foods.

the management of pregnant lady and pregnancy care according to modern science is based on the supervision of the physiology of the pregnancy. if the couple is not in a state of mental stability and calmness, even if they are physically fit, they cannot give birth to a healthy baby. proper advice is given to the couple and relatives to provide and sustain a healthy and calm environment. any disease occurring in a pregnant woman should be treated with drugs that are mild in action, compatible and safe to the fetus. mothers-to-be may feel an itchy sensation on the breast and abdomen or a burning sensation in chest or throat due to increased size of fetus.