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చక్కని సంతానం కొరకు దంపతులు పాటించవలసిన నియమాలు part 1 By Dr. Pradeep joshi astrologer
Ayurveda recommends to include few things in diet corresponding to month of pregnancy which adds to the healthier development of the foetus.
First month – A pregnant woman should have atleast 2 glasses of milk everyday throughout the pregnancy, but particularly in first month milk should be consumed necessarily. If complaints like nausea, vomiting is present milk can be flavored with Elaichi, Shatavari kalpa, or milk masala containing almonds, cardamom, dry ginger, etc.
Second month – It is suggested to take milk medicated with sweet herbs like shatavari, bala, etc. Adding 2 tsps of Shatavari kalpa to glass of milk will serve the purpose.
Third month – The third month regimen explains adding honey and ghee to milk. One should keep in mind that honey should never be subjected to heat hence milk should be of room temp or luke warm. Another fact is honey and ghee together should always be taken in unequal quantity. You can mix 2tsps of ghee + 1tsp of honey to a cup of luke warm milk.
Fourth month – The fourth month regimen recommends intake of fresh unsalted butter with crystal sugar.
Fifth month – Fifth month regimen suggests increased intake of ghee alone or along with food. Minimum of 7-8 tsps of ghee should be consumed. Where ever ghee is mentioned it means preferably cow’s ghee.
Sixth month – Ghee medicated with sweet herbs like Liquorice, Shatavari, should be taken early morning at empty stomach.
Seventh month – Sixth month regimen should be continued in seventh month.
Eighth month – Sweet gruel prepared in milk proves beneficial if eaten in this month. You can have gruel made of rice, sooji, wheat vermicell, etc. Gruel should be taken once a day.
Ninth month – Anuvasan Basti with medicated oil should be administered in the last month. It enables the fetus to acquire its normal position and helps in attaining favorable conditions for normal labor.
Now lets know about the general dietary food habits which needs to be incorporated throughout the pregnancy :