The significance of Prakriti analysis in formulating P4 strategy based Sūtikā protocol

Sūtikā Paricharyā is one of the unique scientific interventions that ensure the complete reaffirmation of physical, mental and spiritual health status of the mother, addressing all the aspects of vulnerable vitiation of Dōshās. The current practices involve irrational use of over the counter medicines without proper guidance in Pathya which is wholesome regimen in diet and medicine, leading to unintended results making the system of Āyurveda in blame. This is contrary to the Ayurvedic principle of individualised treatment. This chapter signifies the role of Prakriti in formulating the protocol. This identifies with P4 Strategy in Personalised Medicine i.e., Preventive, Predictictive, Personalized and Participatory. This will make the Sūtikā Charya a scientific protocol based and Personalized System that will be authorized by a trained Vaidya.

Keywords - Prakriti, post natal, Sūtikā, regimen, Āyurveda