Sanskar After Birth


1.Importance of Mother\'s milk - Mother\'s milk is very essential from the first day of birth. Mother\'s milk is useful to increase immunity. Up to 4-6 months baby should be on mother\'s milk only, not even water is allowed.

2. Diet of mother after delivery is very important, as it should meet the needs of both, baby & the mother. The diet of mother reflects on baby. Maximum diseases in the newborn are a result of improper diet & routine. Importance of Hot water, Massage & fomentation after delivery is unparalleled. It helps to eliminate toxins from mother\'s body. It also helps to regain the lost energy during labour. Mother\'s food gets converted into breast milk. So to improve the quality and quantity of mother\'s milk diet should be proper.

3. Don\'ts after pregnancy ex. Cold food, cool air, heavy light, fan, fruits, junk food, Bakery items should be avoided. Complete bed rest at least for 45 days after delivery is beneficial.

4. Complications after Labour - Obesity, Piles, Varicose Veins, Backache, Excessive Hair loss, hyper pigmentation, Insufficient Breast Milk, Breast Abscess, Anxiousness, and Depression are some common problems arising after labour. These can be efficiently tackled with proper medication & diet.

5. Sanskar like Jatkarma, Lehan, Nadikalpan, Namakaran, Annaprashan, Upaveshan, karnavyadhan, Stanyaapanayan etc. Every Sanskar has its own significance. Every Sanskar should be implemented at different milestones of the newborn.

6. Vedic Methods of Immunisation - Suvarna Bhasma, Vacha, Brahmi etc are some medicines, which are used for the increasing immunity of the baby. The Sanskar of Karnavyadhan has its importance of immunization.


Postnatal exercises through Medium of Asana -
            Important for – weight control, regaining the original shape of body. Exercises or Asana should be practiced one month after delivery.


Neonatal baby care

• To be attended by both mother & father.
• Normal newborn & variations ex. Physiological jaundice, weight gain in newborn.
• Do\'s & don\'ts in common baby problems like excessive crying, nappy rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, pain in abdomen etc.
• Normal newborn baby care.
• Vaccination Schedule.
• Normal milestones of baby and changes in diet and daily routine of baby.
• Parents should know information regarding pediatric care.