MANAGEMENT OF RESISTANCE IN UMBILICAL ARTERY DURING PREGNANCY BY AYURVEDIC PRINCIPAL

Dr. Mrs. Hemalata Rajendra Jalgaonkar

ABSTRACT

The uterine artery plays a crucial role in supplying oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus during pregnancy. High resistance flow in the uterine artery is a significant risk factor for placental insufficiency, fetal growth restriction, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. This condition is characterized by increased vascular resistance, which can impede blood flow to the placenta and fetus. Early detection and management of high resistance flow in the uterine artery are essential to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive and widely used diagnostic tool for assessing uterine artery blood flow and resistance. This is a case report associated with raised uterine artery Pulsatility index (P.I.) with no other abnormalities. In present case holistic approach of Ayurveda with proper garbhini paricharya (antenatal care) and management. Principle of garbhposhan (Nutrients) was acquired. The obstetric scan revealed decreased parameters with raised mean P.I. with high resistant flow in uterine artery Functioning and diet with brinhan(anabolic nature) and garbhaposhak (beneficial for the fetus) actions were given. The Outcome was evaluated as P.I. becomes normal and significant improvement in uterine artery blood flow and parameters of fetus like AC, EFBW.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Pulsatility index, Uterine artery, placental insufficiency, fetal growth restriction, Doppler ultrasound.