Mother requires and deserves a great of support, care and nourishment to heal her body after delivery. Soothika Paricharya (Postnatal Care) as mentioned in classics emphasizes on Ahara(Diet), Vihara(Proper Lifestyle), Aushadhi (Postnatal Medicines) and various Pathya-Apathya (Do’s and Dont’s) which helps the woman to regain her lost vitality and helps her body to revert back to pre-pregnant state and also restores health and strength.
The main modalities of Soothika paricharya is Garbhashaya Shodhana(Cleansing Uterus), Stanya poshana (Galactogogue).Ayurveda advised massages, oral postnatal specially prepared medicines, Parisheka(specially prepared medicated decoctions for pouring over the body), Episiotomy wound care, Postnatal hair care etc