Infertility: its causes and its treatment.

Proper development of the fetus in the uterus.

Care of maternal illness which may affect the fetus.

Care of difficulties and problems during labor.

"Aapram satva Kaumarbhritya Garbhamarmani Prajnan Ch Viyatet|"-Pr.11.A.16/2

If considered along the lines of modern medical science, Pediatric Ayurveda can be divided into 3 parts.

* Gynecology (Stree Roga Vigyan).

* Obstetrics and Fetal medicine (Prasuti Vigyan).

* Pediatrics (Balchikitsa Vigyan)

Division of Pediatrics Into Different Stages According to the Age of Child

In Pediatric Ayurveda, ages from 1-16 years are considered as part of childhood. They are divided into 3 parts:-

Ksheerap:- From birth to 1 year.

Ksheerannad: From 2 - 3 years.

Annad: from 4 to 16 years.

Ksheerap:

The stage during which the infant is dependent on mother's milk is called Ksheerap. This stage is from birth to approximately 1 year of age.

Ksheerannad:

The stage in which the child eats other food apart from the mother's milk is called Ksheerannad. This is usually 2 - 3 years of age.

Annad:

The stage in which the child is no longer dependent on mother's milk and can eat a normal adult diet is called Annad. This stage is from 4 years to 16 years of age. These stages do not have a clear cut demarcation line and they overlap with each other. But this classification has its own importance. Each stage denotes a special developmental aspect of the child's growth. This classification is useful to determine the cause of disease and also the right treatment in the right quantity.

Kapha Prakrati:

The children who are supreme in the water and earth components possess the Kapha Prakrati, exhibiting a more well-built and solid body-frame than the other types. Kapha Prakrati children are slow and steady as and when Compared to other dynamic nature children. Their efforts are not wasted and hence their decisions and moves are slower and more methodically correct. They might take time to learn a concept but once they get it and understand the same they remember it for life. This type of child has a tendency that he doesn't want to move.

Way to deal with these kids:

1. Encourage your child to go out and walk

2. Participate in outdoor activities like swimming, running.

3. Ask them to workout so they will not gain obesity.

4. Minimize the intake of food containing sweet, cold or something heavy and dairy products.

5. Provide them things like tea containing ginger, turmeric, cinnamon.

6. Give them fibrous food like whole grains etc.

Pitta Prakrati:

The children who are supreme in the fire and water components possess the Pitta Prakrati and are more likely to be the ones with strong anger issues and contain a huge amount of heat in themselves. They also gain a red face during summer and heat as well due to anger.

Way to deal with these kids:

1. Ayurveda asks these types of kids to meditate.

2. Teach them how to be pleasant most of the time.

3. Ask them to control their aggression when any unpleasant situation arises.

4.Try not to give them acidic drinks, junk food, chinese etc. because they have more acidity and stomach ulcers.

5. Teach them to eat more fruits, sprouts in order to improve their digestive system.

6. Give them milk, ghee, coconut water etc.

Vata Prakrati:

These types of kids have variable digestive fire, and thus the parents need to take care of the child’s stomach and intestine. The children who are supreme in the air and ether components possess the Vata Prakrati (body constitution). kids with cold feet and hands more than usual ones and feel more cold as compared to others are vata body type. These kids are quick, creative and prefer being busy in their own world. They are more prone to anxiety disorders.

Way to deal with these kids:

1. Take care about the diet of the child. Increase intake of ghee and milk in their diet.

2. Remove the white flour from the child’s diet as it will weaken their digestive system.

3. Educate your child and make them learn meditation.

4.Try making his school bag light since it must not cause strain on his bones

5. Try to make him learn how to be calm in certain situations.

Child Care At Dr Jyoti Ayurveda

The Importance of Digestion

Ayurveda regards digestion as the very cornerstone of health. Therefore, whether they are dealing with an acute imbalance or not, we want our children to have robust digestive strength; it will help them to foster optimal health and well-being throughout their lives.

The Importance of Routine

As many of you who are already familiar with Ayurveda know, a daily routine is considered critically important to our overall health and wellness, and a routine may be even more important for children. Routines create safety, stability, and trust for a child’s nervous system while supporting their physiology to develop healthy habits.

* Healthy Sleeping Habits

* Healthy Eating Routines

* Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Honoring Both Mind and Body

As a holistic tradition, Ayurveda recognizes that there is far more to a child’s health and well-being than the proper functioning of their physiology. In fact, children are incredibly energetically and emotionally sensitive.

Ayurvedic Oil Massage for Children

Abhyanga, the ancient practice of massaging the body with oil, calms the nervous system, lubricates and rejuvenates the tissues, and promotes healthy circulation throughout the body. It is no coincidence that the Sanskrit word for oil, sneha, also means love.

Yoga and Pranayama for Children

Children can learn very early the value of being present with their bodies and with their breath. A kid-friendly way to teach Full Yogic Breath is to have a child pick a favorite stuffed animal and place it on the belly as they lie on their backs. Have them practice making the stuffed animal rise and fall on the wave of their breath as they inhale and exhale.

Suvarnaprashan

The actual simple meaning of Suvarnaprashan is providing Swarna / Gold Bhasma to a kid in the form of a paste containing gold with honey, ghee, herbs etc.
It increases intellectual power, strength, and body texture of a child and protects him against the bacteria. Suvarnaprashan makes a child strong mentally, physically and in every other single aspect and thus increases the lifespan of the child, since the ingredients are strong enough to make him fight the bacterias and other diseases.
Your child gains a lot from your habits so try to inculcate good habits in your day to day life and make your children learn the same. Ayurveda has a lot of remedies for child care and learning them will make you bring up a healthy kid.