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== Duration of perperium ==
== Duration of perperium ==
Ayurvedic rishis consider a lady as a puerperal woman (sutika) just after the expulsion of the placenta (apara) up to the onset of the next menstruation (artava). [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/6], [A. Hr. Sharira Sthana 1/101] Specific diet and lifestyle is advised to restore equilibrium during this period of six weeks. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/16],[A.S.Sharira Sthana 3/41] Anatomical changes in the reproductive organs during pregnancy may revert within six weeks. However, the resumption of pre-pregnancy physiology at hormonal level controlling the ovarian and endometrial cycles in the menstrual physiology may take more time. So, this period can be extended further as four months [B.P. Purva Khanda 4/5-6] to 6 months [Ka. Sa. Khila Sthana 11/52-53] considering the individual variations.
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Ayurvedic rishis consider a lady as a puerperal woman (sutika) just after the expulsion of the placenta (apara) up to the onset of the next menstruation (artava). [Ka.Sa. Khila Sthana 11/6], [A. Hr. Sharira Sthana 1/101]
Specific diet and lifestyle is advised to restore equilibrium during this period of six weeks. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/16],[A.S.Sharira Sthana 3/41]
Anatomical changes in the reproductive organs during pregnancy may revert within six weeks. However, the resumption of pre-pregnancy physiology at hormonal level controlling the ovarian and endometrial cycles in the menstrual physiology may take more time. So, this period can be extended further as four months [B.P. Purva Khanda 4/5-6] to 6 months [Ka. Sa. Khila Sthana 11/52-53] considering the individual variations.
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==Principles of postnatal management ==
==Principles of postnatal management ==
[[Vata]] [[dosha]] and [[agni]] (digestive capacity) are the two key factors considered for postnatal management. Vata dosha is aggravated in the pelvic region by the creation of empty space after the expulsion of the fetus from the uterus. Management of [[vata dosha]] is done to prevent any possible complications and ensure smooth recovery from distorted anatomy and physiology in the female body.
[[Vata]] [[dosha]] and [[agni]] (digestive capacity) are the two key factors considered for postnatal management. Vata dosha is aggravated in the pelvic region by the creation of empty space after the expulsion of the fetus from the uterus. Management of [[vata dosha]] is done to prevent any possible complications and ensure smooth recovery from distorted anatomy and physiology in the female body.