Prasava Raksha

Prasava Raksha: Traditional Ayurvedic Postnatal Care at Sreesurya Ayurveda

Prasava Raksha is a revered Ayurvedic postpartum care tradition practiced especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, focusing on nurturing and rejuvenating new mothers after childbirth. The term “Prasava Raksha” means “care and protection after delivery,” emphasizing holistic healing during this crucial phase.

At Sreesurya Ayurveda, we blend these time-tested Ayurvedic practices with modern medical understanding to offer a comprehensive and effective postnatal care program that supports a mother’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Physical Recovery and Healing

Childbirth is a profound physical journey, and the body requires gentle yet effective therapies to recover. Through Abhyanga (medicated oil massage), we help restore muscle strength, improve blood circulation, and relieve common postpartum joint and muscle pain. Specialized herbal massages and medicines promote uterine involution, encouraging the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size swiftly and naturally.

Hormonal Balance and Emotional Well-being

The postpartum period involves significant hormonal changes that can impact mood and mental health. Prasava Raksha treatments use natural herbs to help stabilize hormones, reducing the risk of postpartum depression. Relaxing oil massages and warm herbal baths calm the nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and emotional balance.

Lactation Support

Breastfeeding is a vital part of postnatal care, and Ayurveda provides natural ways to enhance both the quantity and quality of breast milk. We offer herbal preparations tailored to nourish the mother, supporting her nutritional needs while boosting infant health.

Detoxification and Improved Digestion

After childbirth, digestive strength is often weak, making proper nutrition and gentle detoxification essential. Our postnatal diet emphasizes light, nourishing, and easy-to-digest foods infused with spices like cumin, ginger, and ajwain to reduce bloating and improve digestion.

Enhanced Immunity

The postpartum period can leave mothers vulnerable to infections. Prasava Raksha focuses on strengthening immunity through rejuvenating herbal therapies and balanced nutrition to protect the body during this sensitive phase.

Bone and Joint Health

To prevent long-term joint pain and bone weakness, especially in mothers with prior deficiencies, our care includes bone-nourishing herbs and calcium-rich Ayurvedic formulations that promote skeletal health and flexibility.

Long-Term Benefits

Beyond immediate recovery, Prasava Raksha has lasting benefits. It supports reproductive health, helps reduce future menstrual disorders, and may even delay signs of aging by revitalizing the body with potent Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapies.

Infant Care Guidance

This traditional care system extends to the baby as well. We provide guidance on infant massage using Ayurvedic oils to enhance immunity and strength, alongside advice on feeding, sleep, and hygiene practices rooted in Ayurveda’s holistic principles.