Fetal Growth Restriction: Ayurveda Treatment for Optimizing Fetal Growth – A Case Report

Authors

  • Reshma Salimani KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Jyoti Gayakawad KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
  • Moon Moon Saint Sahara Ayurvedic mecial college Bhatinda Punjab, India.
  • Shashidhar Naik KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1782

Keywords:

Fetal Growth Restriction, Garbhashosha, Ayurveda, Ksheera Basti, Matra Basti, Rasa Dhatu, Vata Dosha, Garbha Poshana,

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a significant complication in pregnancy, leading to increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. In Ayurveda, FGR is described as Garbhashosha or Vatabhipanna Garbha, characterized by as Akukshi Poorana (Uterine size smaller than expected for gestational age) and Manda Garbha Spandana (Reduced fetal movements), often caused by imbalances in Matruja Rasa Dhatu and Vata Dosha. A 27-year-old primigravida at 31weeks 4 days of gestation presented for a routine antenatal check-up. She reported normal perception of fetal movements and had no active complaints. Clinically, she exhibited mild pallor and a fundal height smaller than expected for her gestational age, suggesting potential FGR. Ultrasonography confirmed the FGR. The patient was treated with Brihmana Chikitsa including Ksheera Basti, Matra Basti and oral medications aimed at nourishing the Matruja Rasa Dhatu and balancing Vata Dosha to support the fetal growth. Significant improvement was observed in fetal growth as evidenced by an increase in estimated fetal weight and improved fetal biometry and a normal doppler study.

Author Biographies

Reshma Salimani, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra evum Stree Roga. KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Jyoti Gayakawad, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

PG Scholar, Department of Prasuti Tantra evum Stree Roga, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Moon Moon, Saint Sahara Ayurvedic mecial college Bhatinda Punjab, India.

Assistant professor,Department of Panchakarma, Saint Sahara Ayurvedic mecial college Bhatinda Punjab, India.

Shashidhar Naik, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa-Rasayana evum Vajikarana, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahpur, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

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2025-06-19

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Salimani, R., Gayakawad, J. ., Moon, M., & Naik, S. (2025). Fetal Growth Restriction: Ayurveda Treatment for Optimizing Fetal Growth – A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 13(5), 161-167. https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.1782

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