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Prasava Raksha — Sutika Paricharya

Classical 42-day Ayurvedic postnatal care for mother & baby

Built on the Sutika Paricharya framework from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya — adapted for modern families.

42 days
Classical Sutika Kala
3
Programme formats
1:1
Mother + therapist
What is Prasava Raksha?

A 42-day window of guided restoration.

A classical 42-day Ayurvedic postnatal program guiding mother and baby through the recovery window — Abhyanga, Swedana, Sutika Ahara, lactation support, baby care, and rest, supervised end-to-end.

Reference: Charaka Samhita · Sushruta Samhita · Ashtanga Hridaya

Phase by phase

How the 42 days are structured.

Each phase has different priorities — what helps in week 1 is different from what helps in week 5. The program adapts as the mother's body recovers.

01
Week 1 — Saptaha
Deep rest. Light massage, warm fluids, easy-to-digest food. The body is in maximum recovery mode.
  • Very gentle Abhyanga from day 3–4 depending on delivery type
  • Kashayam, ghee, and herbal water-based diet
  • Breastfeeding establishment support
  • Daily check-in on lochia, sleep, appetite
02
Weeks 2–3 — Trisaptaha
Full Abhyanga and Swedana. Gradual reintroduction of solid food. Focused lactation support.
  • Full-body Abhyanga + Swedana daily
  • Yoni Pichu where indicated
  • Reintroduction of rice, dal, ghee, soft cooked vegetables
  • Lactation review and Shatavari support
03
Weeks 4–6 — Shatcatvarimsata
Strength-building therapies and Rasayana herbs. Careful return to routine.
  • Strength-supportive massage and steam
  • Rasayana herbs (gentle rejuvenation)
  • Guided return to gentle movement and household routine
  • End-of-program review and discharge plan
Mother care

For the mother.

Daily therapies and a structured diet — designed to restore strength, support uterine recovery, ease sleep, and rebuild reserves for the year ahead.

Daily Abhyanga (oil massage)
Warm medicated oil massage using Ksheerabala, Dhanwantharam, or Bala Ashwagandha taila — selected for the mother and the phase of recovery.
Swedana (herbal steam)
Gentle herbal steam after Abhyanga to release stiffness, reduce fluid retention, and support circulation.
Yoni Pichu
Medicated oil application supporting uterine and perineal recovery — guided by the doctor.
Udara Bandhana
Traditional abdominal binding to support core recovery and posture during the early weeks.
Sutika Ahara
Warm, easy-to-digest postnatal diet with jeera, fennel, ajwain, and dill water; ghee with herbs; rasam, kanji, and progressive food re-introduction.
Lactation support
Shatavari preparations and food-based galactagogue guidance, adjusted to the mother's digestion.
Sleep and rest
A structured rest schedule — Ayurveda is firm that the postnatal mother needs deep, daytime-allowed rest.
Baby care

For the baby.

Gentle daily routines that support the baby's early weeks — sleep, feeding, skin care, and the foundation of the parent–baby bond.

Daily oil massage (Bala Abhyanga)
Short, gentle massage with sesame or medicated oil — supports muscle tone, sleep, and bonding.
Herbal bath (Snanam)
Warm bath with herbal water — followed by careful drying, swaddling, and warmth.
Sleep and feeding routine
Practical guidance on day–night rhythm, room temperature, swaddling, and feeding patterns.
Skin and umbilical care
Simple, safe care for the umbilical area and infant skin during the first weeks.
Oils and herbs

Traditional materials used.

Specific oils, ghees, and herbal preparations are selected for each mother — based on delivery type, recovery, season, and constitution. Common materials include:

Ksheerabala taila
Calming, nourishing oil — common for postnatal Abhyanga.
Dhanwantharam taila
Strengthening oil for muscle and joint recovery.
Bala Ashwagandha taila
Strength-building oil, especially for fatigue and low energy.
Mahanarayana taila
Joint and back support — useful in later weeks of the program.
Shatavari kalpana
Traditional galactagogue support for lactation.
Jeera, fennel, ajwain, dill
Postnatal digestion support — taken as herbal water through the day.
Pippali Rasayana
Mild Rasayana support for the later phase of recovery.
Dashamoola
Vata-pacifying decoction used in selected phases.
Suvarnaprashana (for baby)
Traditional immunity-supporting preparation, where indicated.

Materials are selected per mother and per phase. Nothing is "standard" — every program is reviewed by the doctor.

Common questions

Questions families ask before booking.

Practical, honest answers — including what Prasava Raksha cannot do.

Prasava Raksha is supportive Ayurvedic postnatal care. It does not replace obstetric postnatal follow-up, medical care for complications, or pediatric care for the baby.
When should we start planning Prasava Raksha?

Ideally a pre-delivery consultation in the third trimester — that lets us understand your delivery plan and design a program in advance. We can also begin after delivery if needed.

Is residential or day-program better?

Residential gives the deepest rest and most continuous support — usually best for first-time mothers or families without help at home. Day-program suits families who want care alongside home routine.

Can Prasava Raksha be done at home?

Yes, in a guided home format — we visit, train family helpers, and review weekly. Some procedures (like full-body Swedana) are best done at the centre.

Plan your program

Start with a pre-delivery consultation.

The easiest way to plan Prasava Raksha is a single consultation in your third trimester. We discuss your delivery plan, family support, and goals — and design a program that fits. If you have already delivered, we can begin as soon as you are ready.

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