ROLE OF ANUVASANA BASTI IN SUKH PRASAV (NORMAL LABOR): A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Normal labor is a boon for both mother and child and a very typical and natural process. Childbirth should be an event of joy and satisfaction and every woman expects a normal delivery in her life. But, in the current scenario, it is seen that due to changes in lifestyle, culture and food habits, Caesarean Section has become a common occurrence in the society and the incidence of labor induction has also increased may be due to the failure of spontaneous onset of labor at term. The intervention not only affects the natural process of labor but is also associated with increased risks of complications like bleeding, cesarean section, uterine hyperstimulation, rupture etc. Thus there is a need to adopt a procedure during pregnancy itself, that helps for normal delivery and reduces postnatal complications. In Ayurveda for normal labor and to ease the process of labor monthly dietary and lifestyle regime is recommended. In the 9th month of pregnancy, Anuvasana basti and Yoni pichu are described which play an important role in spontaneous and reduction of the total duration of labor and promotion of its natural termination. This paper emphasizes using Anuvasan basti and Yoni pichu in the 9th month of pregnancy, as both of these Ayurvedic procedures play an effective role in bringing Sukhprasava and reducing post-partum complications. The article is concerned to increase the rate of normal birth as well as make the process of labor easy.