| <big>'''Sharira Sthana Chapter 8. Obstetrics, Maternal Health and Neonatal Care '''</big> | | <big>'''Sharira Sthana Chapter 8. Obstetrics, Maternal Health and Neonatal Care '''</big> |
− | | + | <p style="text-align:justify;">The word Jati literally means birth. Hence this chapter describes aspects related to pre-conception, conception, methods of procreation and post-pregnancy. It deals with obstetrics and midwifery care, measures for good parental health and effective neonatal care. It also describes pioneering concepts such as architecture of a maternity home, attending wet nurses (and the concept of a milk bank), and well-furnished nurseries. It also prescribes measures for good upbringing of children. </p> |
− | <div style="text-align:justify;">The word Jati literally means birth. Hence this chapter describes aspects related to pre-conception, conception, methods of procreation and post-pregnancy. It deals with obstetrics and midwifery care, measures for good parental health and effective neonatal care. It also describes pioneering concepts such as architecture of a maternity home, attending wet nurses (and the concept of a milk bank), and well-furnished nurseries. It also prescribes measures for good upbringing of children. </div> | |
| '''Keywords''': Jatisutriya, Dhatri, obstetric care, [[Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya)]], maternal health,[[Garbha]], fetus, post-pregnancy regimen, post natal care ([[Sutika Paricharya]]), [[Congenital disorders]], [[Neonatal care]], infant care, upbringing of child. | | '''Keywords''': Jatisutriya, Dhatri, obstetric care, [[Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya)]], maternal health,[[Garbha]], fetus, post-pregnancy regimen, post natal care ([[Sutika Paricharya]]), [[Congenital disorders]], [[Neonatal care]], infant care, upbringing of child. |