Effect Of Garbhasanskar And Maternal Yoga Practice On Neonatal Birth Weight And Apgar Scores

Abstract

Pregnancy is a critical period for both mother and child and Ayurveda emphasizes holistic maternal care through Garbhasanskar - a set of prenatal rituals and practices aimed at improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of the mother and foetus. This study evaluates the combined effect of Garbhasanskar and Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama on maternal and foetal wellbeing. A randomized clinical trial with 20 participants (10 in intervention group, 10 in control) was conducted at a tertiary care hospital. The intervention group received Garbhasanskar rituals, Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama and standard antenatal care, while the control group received standard antenatal care only. Outcomes such as maternal neonatal birth weight, APGAR scores and perinatal outcomes was measured. This study aims to establish evidence-based Ayurvedic prenatal care protocols that could contribute to improved pregnancy outcomes, potentially reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.