During the sutika kala phase, several complications can occur. Ayurveda has listed 74 types of diseases that can happen during this period, if not managed properly. The health of the mother is very important for healthy and proper growth of her child.²

Due to aggravation of vata dosha after delivery, digestive power as well as immunity and strength of mother tend to become weak, therefore, care and management is focussed on balancing the vata and increasing the body strength of the mother. Moreover, loss of blood during delivery leads to dhatu kshaya, which in turn causes loss of body immunity. Even a minor ailment during this period can cause a lot of harm to the body. This is why, the postnatal care or sutika paricharya is given great importance in women’s health during entire pregnancy up until 6 months after delivery. ²

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Some of the common problems that mothers face after delivery include –

• Soreness around the vagina
• Discharge from the vagina which gradually tapers off, becomes watery and changes from pink or brown to yellow or white in a few weeks.
• Heavy vaginal bleeding, foul smelling discharge with or without fever (rare cases).
• Uterus contractions that are similar to period cramps.
• Problems with urinating
• Piles and constipation

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Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• Increase intake of foods that include sesame seeds, dry nuts, fenugreek seeds/leaves, garlic, drumsticks, cumin & carom seeds to increase milk supply for breastfeeding.
• Have fresh cow’s milk as the first meal of the day to help enhance the quality of the breastfeeding milk.
• Consume and cook vegetables such as beans, squash, carrots, beets, green leafy vegetables and zucchini in ghee.
• Lentils, cereals and whole grains can be seasoned with cumin and whole spices and served hot.
• Avoid cabbage, potatoes and cauliflower during the first three weeks.
• Avoid leftover foods.

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

Do’s (Pathya) and Don’t’s (Apathya) include

Do’s

1. Bathe/shower with warm water
2. Drink boiled water
3. Regularly practise yogasanas and pranayama

Don’t’s

1. Sexual intercourse should be avoided.
2. Avoid activities that may lead to physical stress, mental stress and anger.
3.  Avoid cold water, cold wind and cold drinks/foods.

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1. Learning from India’s post partum traditions. http://www.birth-institute.com/alternative-medicine-and-childbirth//what-we-can-learn-from-indias-culture-and-traditions-during-the-postpartum-period
2. Vijay Lakshmi et. al., Sutika Paricharya: Post Natal Care in Ayurveda, Int. J. Ayu. Alt. Med., 2014; 2(4):36-40

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