Assessing the Therapeutic Impact of Garbha Sanskar on Maternal Mental Wellness
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https://doi.org/10.52482/ayurlog.v14i01.1328Keywords:
Garbhasanskara, Maternal psychology, Ayurveda, Pregnancy stress, Mental health.Abstract
Background: Maternal psychological health is fundamental to fetal development and pregnancy outcomes. Ayurveda emphasizes Garbhasanskara—a holistic antenatal regimen incorporating appropriate diet, lifestyle, meditation, yoga, music, and positive conduct—to nurture balanced physical and emotional states in the mother and fetus.
Objective: To examine the influence of a structured Garbhasanskara regimen on the mental well-being of pregnant women.
Method: A randomized controlled study was conducted on 60 expectant mothers between 14 and 28 weeks of gestation. Participants were assigned either to a Garbhasanskara group receiving a 12-week regimen or to a control group receiving standard antenatal care. Mental health assessment was performed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Statistical comparison was done using paired and unpaired t-tests.
Results: Significant improvement was noted in EPDS (p < 0.001), PSS (p < 0.01), and PSQI (p < 0.05) scores in the intervention group when compared with controls. Participants also reported better emotional balance, deeper fetal bonding, and improved sleep.
Conclusion: The Garbhasanskara regimen positively impacted maternal mental health. Incorporating Garbhasanskara practices into routine antenatal care may enhance psychological well-being during pregnancy.
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