Ayurveda has emphasized much upon preventive and curative aspects of woman and child health. Exhaustive information on various issues related on the subject is available in various texts of Ayurveda viz. Chciraka Samhita. Sushruta Scimhita. Ashthanga Sangraha. Ashtanga Hrtdaya. and Kashyapa Samhita. The comprehensive explanation of woman's health comprises in the branch Kauniara Hhntya The meaning of word Kumura is Child and the term Bhrityu. derived from Bharana covers procuring, carrying, bearing, upbringing, maintaining, supporting anti nourishing etc. Accordingly the subject concerned with achievement of conception, its maintenance and delivery then its protection, support and nourishment comes under the purview of Kaumara Bhrityu. Hence, considered the subject of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) in addition to Pediatrics under Kaumara Bhritya, one among the eight specialties of Ayurveda that deals with management of diseases of children and women. The concepts of Ayurveda provide couples with the hest chance of having a healthy infant and also give access to appropriate health-care services that will enable women to go safely through pregnancy and childbirth. Ayurvedic concepts of Shishu-upachara arc supportive in complete development of child in physical, mental and social aspects. Reproductive health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes.
Despite the advances in technology, a high number of women continue to die in India. Top among the leading causes of death of women in developing countries is complications that arise during the pregnancy period and child birth. Sexually transmitted diseases. HIV and AIDS are among the other leading causes of death and disability among women of reproductive age. In India 301 women die annually for every 100,000 live births with wide regional disparities (SRS 2003). Maternal mortality is not the only adverse outcome of pregnancy. Because of miscarriages, induced abortion, and other factors, more than 40% of the pregnancies in developing countries result in complications, illnesses, or permanent disability for the mother or the child (WHO. 2001). These consequences cost a lot on national economics and reflect on the development of the country.
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Despite the advances in technology, a high number of women continue to die in India. Top among the leading causes of death of women in developing countries is complications that arise during the pregnancy period and child birth. Sexually transmitted diseases. HIV and AIDS are among the other leading causes of death and disability among women of reproductive age. In India 301 women die annually for every 100,000 live births with wide regional disparities (SRS 2003). Maternal mortality is not the only adverse outcome of pregnancy. Because of miscarriages, induced abortion, and other factors, more than 40% of the pregnancies in developing countries result in complications, illnesses, or permanent disability for the mother or the child (WHO. 2001). These consequences cost a lot on national economics and reflect on the development of the country.
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