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== [[Sharira Sthana]] Chapter 8  Jatiutriyas

== [[Sharira Sthana]] Chapter 8  Jatisutriya Shariram ==

Abstract:

=== Abstract ===

The eighth chapter of Sharira Sthana, Jatisutriya shariram, continues from where Chapter 2 ends, and deals not just with obstetrics and midwifery, but also prescribes measures for good parental health and effective neonatal care. It also describes pioneering concepts such as construction of a maternity home, attending wet nurses (and the concept of a milk bank), and well-furnished nurseries. Jati means birth, hence this chapter deals with the method of procreation in short.  

 

Keywords:Jatisutriya, Dhatri

The eighth chapter of [[Sharira Sthana]], [[Jatisutriya Sharira]], continues from where Chapter Two ends, and deals not just with obstetrics and midwifery, but also prescribes measures for good parental health and effective neonatal care. It also describes pioneering concepts such as construction of a maternity home, attending wet nurses (and the concept of a milk bank), and well-furnished nurseries. Jati means birth, hence this chapter deals with the method of procreation in short.  

Introduction/ Vishayanupravesha:

 

'''Keywords''':''Jatisutriya, Dhatri''

 

=== Introduction ===

The Sharira Sthana and Chikitsa Sthana provide valuable insights into obstretics, midwifery and gynaecology in the Vedic ages. Since Ayurveda is holistic in its treatment of various aspects of life sciences, these sections go beyond in their treatment of these branches of medicine, prescribing ground rules for effective neonatology and improved parental health. This chapter starts with certain guidelines for purification of the parents, including spiritual practices and appropriate rules for coitus, to improve the odds of giving birth to a healthy and desired offspring. For purification, therapies such as Panchakarma are advocated. A very specific - and contentious - spiritual procedure called putreshti yajna is also explained here, with an aim towards giving birth to a son (or a child of desired gender) with all excellent qualities.  

The Sharira Sthana and Chikitsa Sthana provide valuable insights into obstretics, midwifery and gynaecology in the Vedic ages. Since Ayurveda is holistic in its treatment of various aspects of life sciences, these sections go beyond in their treatment of these branches of medicine, prescribing ground rules for effective neonatology and improved parental health. This chapter starts with certain guidelines for purification of the parents, including spiritual practices and appropriate rules for coitus, to improve the odds of giving birth to a healthy and desired offspring. For purification, therapies such as Panchakarma are advocated. A very specific - and contentious - spiritual procedure called putreshti yajna is also explained here, with an aim towards giving birth to a son (or a child of desired gender) with all excellent qualities.  

Next, the chapter talks of fertilization and its features, and confirmation of conception. At this stage, sound parental health is also important. Couples are advised to follow various dietary measures as well as rules to engage in physical and mental activities, etc.  

Next, the chapter talks of fertilization and its features, and confirmation of conception. At this stage, sound parental health is also important. Couples are advised to follow various dietary measures as well as rules to engage in physical and mental activities, etc.