See also  acid reflux/heartburn
induction, labor , 145, 314
inflammation, 24, 58, 65, 86, 181, 263, 318
informed consent, 133–34
intention, 91, 184
in childbearing, 1–2, 3–4
in conception, 32, 33, 67–68
early labor , setting, 146
in mothering, 228–29
in parenthood, 79
in sexual desire, 41
interventions, 116, 120, 121, 128, 134, 135
intuition, 194, 243, 305
iron anemia, 100
irritability , 16, 24, 62, 104–6 , 202, 206–7 , 256
J
jaggery , 56, 284
jasmine, 75, 207, 306, 307
jasmine oil, 126, 151, 198, 315
jatamamsi oil, 317, 318
Jivani, Krsna, 305
Journey W ithin, The  (Radhanath Swami), 81
Judith, Anodea, Eastern Body , Western Mind,  1
K
kalala, 84–85
Kali-Santarana Upanishad, 83
kanji, 153, 280, 283, 292–93
kapha
balancing, 28–29
constitutions, 94
diabetes and, 103–4
imbalances, 27–28 , 62, 112
overview , 26–27
postpartum, 203, 281
during pregnancy , 86–87kirtan, 75, 78, 83, 89, 158
kitchari
in home cleanse, 55
instructions, 294–95
Kitzinger , Sheila, Experience of Childbirth, The , 115
Knost, L. R., 236
Krishna, 157–58 , 159, 232
kumquat oil, 313
kustha (costus root), 153, 315
L
labor
active, 147–48
early , 146–47
essential oils for , 311, 315–16
herbs for , 304
in hospital birth, planning, 135
kapha during, 156
messages about baby during, 148
nourishment during, 152–53
pain reduction during, 125
pitta during, 155–56
placenta phase, 150
planning for , 129–30
preterm, 95, 314
pushing stage, 149
slowing or stopping, 120, 131
terms for , 143–45
transition stage, 148–49
vata during, 20, 154–55
visualizing, 124
lactation specialists, 249, 253, 254, 261
Lad, Vasant, 7
lavender , 198, 199, 200, 210
after C-section, 214
Diaper Rash Cream, 320
Edema Massage Oil, 313
essential oil, 252, 311, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319
Stretch Mark Blend, 315
law of conservation of mass, 9
leavenings, avoiding, 283
Leboyer , Frédérick, Birth without V iolence,  124
leftovers, 278, 281, 282legs, restlessness of, 110
lemon balm, 208, 210
lemon oil, 107, 123, 311, 313, 314, 319
lemons, 55
licorice, 99, 124, 198, 199, 263
life, six symptoms of, 9–10 , 31
lifestyle
for balancing pitta, 25–26
for balancing vata, 21–22
of father , preconception, 32
during pregnancy , recommendations, 93–95
role of, 14
sedentary , 28, 77
like increases like, opposites balance, 18, 60, 61, 100
limbic system, 309
limes, 65, 99, 275, 284, 285, 289, 294, 296
linden, 126, 151, 200
lochia, 174, 179, 200, 202, 285
love, 3, 229
ahimsa and, 37
in baby massage, 247
commitment and, 52
of God and mothers, 232–33
in mothering, 224, 228–29
for newborns, 173–74 , 196
preconception, 35
responding from, 230–32
Sri Radha as embodiment of, 232
surrender and, 46
for unborn child, 137
unconditional, 4, 142, 174, 187–89
lunar cycles, 62
luteinizing hormone, 304
lymphatic system, 27, 66, 85, 103, 246, 262, 271, 312
M
maca, 207, 307
macro- and micronutrients, 269
magnesium, transdermal, 207, 209, 210
magnolia oil, 316
maha gunas, 18, 71, 73–78
maha mantra, 83–84 , 158
Maharishi Ayurveda, 31majja dhatu, 86
mamsa dhatu, 85
mantra meditation, 42, 83–84
maple syrup, 56, 284, 291–92 , 293–94 , 298
Marginal Cord Insertion, 163
marjoram oil, 314, 316
marma therapy , 79, 110, 211, 214, 215
massage
for babies, 187, 247, 254
breast, 261, 262–63 , 264
head and foot, 110
perineal, 124–25
scalp, 204
See also  abhyanga
matter , 8
as always changing, 41–42
consciousness entering, 31
five elements in, 15
identifying with, 9, 10–1 1
maha gunas and, 78
as spiritual, 78–80
meals
Ayurvedic guidelines for , 271–72 , 283
for postpartum, 283–85
during pregnancy , 273–77
regularity in, 112, 179
timing and amounts, 65
meda dhatu, 86
meditation, 25, 43, 64, 68, 75, 86, 92. See also  mantra meditation
melaleuca (tea tree) oil, 312, 318, 319, 320
melissa oil, 317
Melnick, Narelle, 141
menopause, 208
menstruation, 57, 62, 208, 304
microcosm-macrocosm, 60
midwives and doulas, 62
author ’s experiences with, 162, 165
communicating with, 147
newborns and, 243, 251
roles of, 152–53 , 156
milk, 215–16 , 276
Ayurvedic Cow’ s Milk Formula, 264–65
in baby soap, 247–48
cold, 282cow’ s, 260, 265
Hot Milk Tonic, 290–91
Panchamrit, 274
tonic, 180, 207, 208, 252
mind
as always changing, 12
identifying with, 41, 44
maha gunas and, 74
noticing, 225–26
nourishing, 80
understanding nature of, 8
mirror metaphor , 34
miscarriage, 20, 94, 102–3 , 208, 216–18
mood
balancing, 213
essential oils for , 317
postpartum disorders, 204–6
mood swings, 104–6 , 206–7
morning sickness, 24, 106–7 , 303
mornings, daily practices for , 64–65
Mother Earth (Bhumi), 232
Mother Teresa, 224
motherhood
boundaries in, 230–31
reflections for , 228
as spiritual practice, 225–27 , 231, 236–37 , 321
transition to, 141–42 , 161, 172–74 , 192–93
two hearts in, 218–19
universal principles, 194
mucuna, 206, 207, 306, 307
mucus plug, 144, 146, 159
mustard seeds, 278, 294–95
myrrh oil, 314, 315, 318
N
nadi shodhana. See alternate-nostril breathing
Natural Health after Birth  (Romm), 210
nature, 14, 90–91
nausea, 95
agni and, 271
essential oils for , 311, 314
herbs for , 303
in labor , 149pitta imbalance and, 24, 62
postpartum, 206
during pregnancy , 97, 108, 274
vata imbalance and, 19
See also  morning sickness
neroli oil, 316
nervous system, 90–91
abhyanga for , 66
herbs for , 198, 212, 303–4 , 305
imprints on, 2–3
kapha and, 26
of newborns, 192, 238
parasympathetic, activating, 21
vata and, 100
yoga for soothing, 208
nesting, 121–22 , 157, 194, 196
nettles, 100, 109, 204, 303
newborns, 192, 223–25 , 238
basic needs, 239–40
common challenges, 249–54
essential oils for , 312
in hospital births, 136
immediately following birth, 150–51
list of essentials, 241–42
loving, 232–33 , 235, 256–58
mother ’s health and, 248
needs of, responding to, 230–32
normal occurrences, 243–44
nourishment for , 239–40
oiling head and feet, 154
sense of self, 172
skin changes, 254–56
solid foods for , 260–61
niyamas, five
ishvarapranidhana, 45–46
purpose of, 36–37
santosha, 43–44
saucham, 43
svadhyaya, 45
tapas, 44–45
nonattachment, 41–42
nonviolence, 37–38 , 75
nourishment
Ayurvedic and Western views, dif ferences in, 71–72Ayurvedic basics of, 268–73
importance of, 267
kapha and, 26
preconception, 33, 85
See also under  birthing ; labor ; newborns ; pregnancy
nutmeg, 56, 110, 206, 207, 293–94
O
Oakes, Ysha, 171, 186. See also Touching Heaven
oat flour , 297–98
oats, 260, 263, 274, 284
colloidal, 92
Nourishing Oatmeal, 293–94
Warm Oatmeal Shake, 291–92
oatstraw , 100, 200, 303–4
oil pulling, 65
ojas
abstinence and, 55
abundant and depleted, signs of, 272
building, 95, 102, 127–28 , 215–16 , 280, 291, 303
diminishing, 56–57
foods that undermine, 272
between mama and baby , 154
Ojas Milk, 56
sex and, 94, 128
in third trimester , 87, 123
oregano oil, 310, 317
Osho, 172
ovaries, 53–54 , 208
ovulation, 62–63
oxytocin, 127, 150
P
panchakarma, 54–55
panchamrit, 273–74
parenthood, 11, 12, 14, 46, 47, 53
partnership
celibacy in, 94–95
conscious, 3–4
explorations for , 53
in postpartum period, 185–88 , 189
in preconception, 46
separation and, 117–18passionflower , 208, 306, 307
pediatricians, 243, 244, 249, 251, 252
pelvis, 102, 107–8 , 181
peppermint, 76, 254
peppermint oil, 101, 123, 308, 311, 313, 314, 316, 317, 319
perineum
during birthing, 149
cleaning, 180
essential oils for , 316
massage, 124–25 , 145
softening, 126
pippali, 179, 212, 286
pitta
balancing, 25–26
digestive problems and, 98–99 , 106, 107
imbalances, 24–25 , 58, 62
during labor , 155–56
of newborns, 248, 256
overview , 23–24
postpartum, 202, 281, 289
sadhaka, 217
placenta
delivery , 150
previa, 95, 147
PMS, 208
poppy seeds, 207
postpartum, 238
asking for help, 182–84 , 195
checklist, 177
diet and nourishment for , 277–79 , 280–81 , 286–87
doshas and, 17
essential oils for , 311–12 , 316–18
foods contraindicated for , 281–83
four pillars of care for , 177–82
Frozen Feminine Pads, 318
grocery lists, 284, 285
herbal support for , 179–80 , 212–13 , 283, 284
imbalances in, common, 203–10
meal train, 89, 197
partners during, guidance for , 185–88
practices to support healing, 210–1 1
preparing for , 195–200
support during, 197–98
vata in, 20, 61–62 , 259See also under  meals ; sacred window
Prabhupada, Srila, 34
prakruti, 15, 16, 17
prana (life force), 32, 56, 96, 211
pranayama, 42
during late pregnancy , 128
postpartum, 210–1 1
for sattva, increasing, 75
ujjai, 208, 210, 211
See also  alternate-nostril breathing ; cooling breath
prasadam (spiritual food), 80–81 , 138
prayers
to baby in womb, 79–80
in conception ritual, 68
maha mantra, 83–84
for name-giving, 234
for safe delivery , 138
for welcoming baby to world, 220–21
preconception, 20
daily rituals for , 123–24
time for (“season”), 32–33
preeclampsia, 108–9 , 127, 314
pregnancy , 33
diet and nourishment for , 85, 86, 87, 126–27 , 277–79
doshas and, 17
early loss, 102–3
energy levels during, 121
essential oils, general, 311
essential oils by condition, 312–15
herbs for , 302–5
imbalances common in, 97, 98–102 , 103–1 1
kapha in, 27
mother ’s happiness in, importance of, 47, 72, 106
pitta in, 24
sattvic lifestyle during, 77
self-care practices for , 90–92
senses during, 73
support during, 2, 46
three main responsibilities during, 268
vata in, 20
See also under  meals ; and individual trimesters
presence, 3, 12
while breastfeeding, 258–59
while eating, 54in mothering, 224, 231, 239
during pregnancy , 2
progesterone, 106
prolactin, 151
Puranans, 232
R
Radha, 232
raisins, 99, 273, 276, 284, 297
rajas, 73, 74, 76
rakta dhatu, 85
rasa dhatu, 85, 259–60
red raspberry leaf, 126, 199, 304
relationships
commitment in, 51–52
communication in, 51
conflict in, 46–48
real health and, 8
trust in, 48–51
See also  partnership
reproductive system, 32, 199, 303, 304
reproductive tissues, 54, 55, 56–58 , 59, 87
Rescue Remedy Back Flower Essence, 177
rice. See basmati rice
Roman chamomile, 252, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319
Romm, Aviva, 120, 134, 210
rose, 75, 188, 194
in baths, 92, 126, 151, 184, 199
description, 304
essential oil, 68, 125, 152, 198, 313, 316, 317
for newborns, 256
postpartum, 181, 182, 200, 205, 207
Sun-Cooked Ayurvedic Rose Petal Jam, 217–18
in teas, 208, 306, 307
rosehips, 99
rosemary , 76, 199
rosemary essential oil, 101, 317
Rosenber g, Marshall, Nonviolent Communication,  51
rosewater , 69, 89, 106, 156, 247–48 , 304
rosewood oil, 136, 312
Rothman, Barbara Katz, Bun in the Oven, A, 116S
Sacinandana Swami, Living Name, The , 84
sacred window , 171
author ’s experience, 196
beauty in, 184
end of, 189–90 , 220–21
greatest need during, 174
poem for , 175–76
traditional practices, 172, 191–92
saffron, 207, 282
for lactation, 260, 263
for ojas-building, 56, 69, 215–16
for postpartum, 286, 291, 296–97
sage, 181, 199, 254, 283. See also  clary sage oil
samskaras. See sensory impressions ( samskaras )
sandalwood, 75
essential oil, 68, 316, 317, 319
powder , 247–48 , 256
sat-chit-ananda,  10
sattva, 213
increasing, 75
mind of, 36–37 , 58
in postpartum, 192, 197, 210, 280
during pregnancy , 72, 86
qualities and characteristics, 73, 74
signs of, 75
sattvic ahara, 270
Schott, Lelia, 223
seasons
dosha fluctuation in, 15–16
ritucharya and, 60–61
selflessness, 233
self-realization, 36, 43
senses
consciousness and, 33–34
controlling, 39–41 , 45
doshas and, 16, 25
misusing, 13
overstimulating, 21
sensory impressions ( samskaras ), 41, 42, 72, 85
sesame oil, 197, 207
for babies, 154, 246, 250, 255
for basti, 125, 181cooking/eating, 280, 282, 284, 287
infusions, 198, 205
for massage, 22, 29, 124–25 , 151, 152, 155, 181, 313
for oil pulling, 65
for stretch marks, 182
for yoni picchu, 126
sesame seeds, 56, 128, 260
Dry-Fruit Laddus, 276
Herbal Chewing Mix, 213, 289–90
See also  tahini
sexual desire, regulating, 41
sexual intercourse
apana vata and, 102
Ayurvedic guidelines for , 68–69
ojas and, 94, 128
preconception, 55
during pregnancy , 93–95
shatavari
for acid reflux, 99
contraindications, 58, 305
descriptions, 213, 304
in ghee, 87, 207
for lactation, 260, 263
powder , 215–16 , 297–98 , 307
preconception, 58
shilajit, 58
showers, 29, 43
shukra dhatu, 87
sitali. See cooling breath
sitz baths, 87, 126, 318
skin
healthy fats for , 110
herbal baths for , 91
itchy , essential oils for , 314
of newborns, 244, 245, 254–56
pitta imbalance and, 24
skin-to-skin contact, 150
sleep
co-sleeping with baby , 306
difficulties in, 109–10
essential oils for , 314, 318
excess, from kapha imbalance, 27
herbs for , 303
of newborns, 240, 243newborn’ s and mother ’s, 251–52
pitta and, 66
postpartum, 207–8
during pregnancy , positions for , 93
sleep apnea, 110
snacking, 21, 65
soul, 42, 81
ahimsa and, 37
conception and, 32
maha gunas and, 78
of newborns, 233
nourishing, 4, 80
presence of, 9–10
study of, 8
sounds
for baby in womb, 78, 80
maha gunas and, 75, 76, 77
spiritual vibrations, 83–84
sperm, 32, 54, 57, 63
spikenard oil, 319
spiritual people, associating with, 82
spiritual traditions, 38, 42
spirituality , 8, 32, 35, 52, 78–80 , 233
spring, 27, 28, 60
sprouts, 274, 282, 285
Śrīla Gopāla Bha ṭṭ a Gosvāmī, Sat Kriya Sara Dipika,  138
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto, 59
stillbirth, 216–18
stress hormones, 33, 57, 151
stretch marks, 110–1 1, 182, 315
sucanat, 56, 264–65 , 292–93 , 297–98
sugar , 19, 275
avoiding, 28, 105, 215, 278
cane, 56, 274, 277
cravings, reducing, 313
for newborns, 260
options, 284
rapadura, 215–16
turbinado, 217–18
summer , 23, 25, 61
surrogacy , 216–18
Sushruta Samhita,  85, 100, 268, 276
svastha, 9, 14
swaddling, 252Swami, Radhanath, 42, 81, 157–58
symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), 107–8
T
tahini
Tahini Cookies, 297–98
Tahini Sauce, 296
tamas, 73, 74, 76–77
tastes, six, 261
celebrating, 88–89
seasons and, 60, 61
sweet, 270
Teitelbaum, Marianne, Healing the Thyr oid with Ayurveda,  210
tests and procedures, 119, 134, 162–63
thyme oil, 310, 317
thyroid, 204, 208–10
time of day , 16
tongue scraping, 65
Touching Heaven  (Oakes), 215, 261, 281–82 , 283, 289
travel, 84, 178, 206
trimester , first
imbalances during, 97, 100
miscarriage in, 102–3
overview , 84–85
vata in, 20
trimester , second
overview , 85–86
pitta in, 24
trimester , third, 86–87
hair-parting ritual, 113
imbalances during, 97, 107, 108–9
kapha in, 27
pain reduction during, 125
triphala, 58
true Self, 13, 44, 45, 64, 83, 233
trust
in birthing process, 122, 128–29 , 142, 160, 162
in relationships, 48, 49–51
turmeric, 56, 104, 264–65
avoiding, 283
essential oil, 314, 317
Herbal Chewing Mix, 289–90
Hot Milk Tonic, 290–91kanji, 292–93
kitchari, 294–95
Warm Yam Smoothie, 292
U
umbilical cord
bathing and, 245
ceremony for cutting, 168
massage and, 247
when to cut, 154
Upanishads, 10
uterus
involution of, 203
irritable/exhausted, 155
preconception influences on, 32
strengthening, 57, 58, 212, 304, 305
V
vacha (calamus root), 153, 315
vaginas
during birthing, 149
bleeding from, 95
oiling, 151
tissues of, preparing for birth, 123, 126
valerian, 208, 318
values
choice based on, 12
guilt and, 231–32
living in alignment with, 38–39
vanilla, 207, 276, 307
vata
balancing, 21–23 , 66
in breastfeeding, 263
depression and, 217
imbalances, 20–21 , 62, 94, 100, 204
during labor , excess, 154–55
nesting as, 122
overview , 18–19
pacifying, foods/herbs for , 277–79 , 303–4
postpartum, 174–75 , 180, 201–2
preconception, 57
during pregnancy , 17, 20, 86–87 , 90
sleep and, 109stabilizing, 64, 126
vitiated, eliminating, 125
weight gain and, 111–12
See also  apana vata
Vedas, 10, 11–12 , 232–33
Vedic tradition
parameters in, 36
rituals, 138, 168, 220–21 , 234
vegetables
Kitchari, 294–95
Steamed Veggies, 296
when to avoid, 282
See also individual vegetables
vegetarian diet, 269
Velamentous Cord Insertion (VCI), 163, 164–65
vernix, 135, 244
vetiver oil, 314, 317
vitamin B (various forms), 57, 109, 210, 269, 275
vomiting
by newborns, 243–44 , 252
during pregnancy , 97, 106, 108, 149, 273
W
walking, 22, 79, 84, 87, 90–91 , 178
walnuts, 56, 262, 273, 276, 284
water breaking, 144, 146, 147
water element, 15, 17, 23–24 , 26–27 , 91
Weed, Susan, Wise W oman Herbal for the Childbearing Y ear, 109, 256
weight gain, 27, 111–13 , 209
Western/allopathic medicine, 14, 71, 301
Williamson, Marianne, 1
winter , 19, 21, 60, 61
winter green oil, 316
witch hazel bark, 181, 200
Wolf, David B., Relationships That W ork, 51
Womanly Art of Br eastfeeding, The  (La Leche League International), 261
Y
yamas, five
ahimsa, 37–38
aparigraha, 41–42
asteya, 39
brahmacharya, 39–41purpose of, 36–37
satya, 38–39
yams, 128, 279, 285
Steamed Veggies, 296
Warm Yam Smoothie, 292
yarrow , 181, 198, 199
Yasoda, 232
yeast infections
from kapha imbalance, 27
in newborns, 255, 256
ylang ylang oil, 151, 311, 315, 316, 319
yoga nidra, 104, 208
yoga practices
for apana vata, 102
and Ayurveda, relationship between, 8
gentle, 26, 42
hatha, 22
for kapha balance, 29
during pregnancy , 79, 84, 85, 87, 95–97
prenatal, 86
weight gain and, 112
Yoga Sutras (Patanjali), 36
Yoga tradition, 2
yogurt, 56, 99, 105, 250, 278, 282
in cookies, 297–98
Panchamrit, 274
yoni picchu, 87, 126
Z
zucchini, 270, 285, 296
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        See also  acid reflux/heartburn
induction, labor, 145, 314
inflammation, 24, 58, 65, 86, 181, 263, 318
informed consent, 133–34
intention, 91, 184
in childbearing, 1–2, 3–4
in conception, 32, 33, 67–68
early labor, setting, 146
in mothering, 228–29
in parenthood, 79
in sexual desire, 41
interventions, 116, 120, 121, 128, 134, 135
intuition, 194, 243, 305
iron anemia, 100
irritability, 16, 24, 62, 104–6, 202, 206–7, 256
J
jaggery, 56, 284
jasmine, 75, 207, 306, 307
jasmine oil, 126, 151, 198, 315
jatamamsi oil, 317, 318
Jivani, Krsna, 305
Journey W ithin, The  (Radhanath Swami), 81
Judith, Anodea, Eastern Body, Western Mind,  1
K
kalala, 84–85
Kali-Santarana Upanishad, 83
kanji, 153, 280, 283, 292–93
kapha
balancing, 28–29
constitutions, 94
diabetes and, 103–4
imbalances, 27–28, 62, 112
overview, 26–27
postpartum, 203, 281
during pregnancy, 86–87kirtan, 75, 78, 83, 89, 158
kitchari
in home cleanse, 55
instructions, 294–95
Kitzinger, Sheila, Experience of Childbirth, The, 115
Knost, L. R. , 236
Krishna, 157–58, 159, 232
kumquat oil, 313
kustha (costus root), 153, 315
L
labor
active, 147–48
early, 146–47
essential oils for, 311, 315–16
herbs for, 304
in hospital birth, planning, 135
kapha during, 156
messages about baby during, 148
nourishment during, 152–53
pain reduction during, 125
pitta during, 155–56
placenta phase, 150
planning for, 129–30
preterm, 95, 314
pushing stage, 149
slowing or stopping, 120, 131
terms for, 143–45
transition stage, 148–49
vata during, 20, 154–55
visualizing, 124
lactation specialists, 249, 253, 254, 261
Lad, Vasant, 7
lavender, 198, 199, 200, 210
after C-section, 214
Diaper Rash Cream, 320
Edema Massage Oil, 313
essential oil, 252, 311, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319
Stretch Mark Blend, 315
law of conservation of mass, 9
leavenings, avoiding, 283
Leboyer, Frédérick, Birth without V iolence,  124
leftovers, 278, 281, 282legs, restlessness of, 110
lemon balm, 208, 210
lemon oil, 107, 123, 311, 313, 314, 319
lemons, 55
licorice, 99, 124, 198, 199, 263
life, six symptoms of, 9–10, 31
lifestyle
for balancing pitta, 25–26
for balancing vata, 21–22
of father, preconception, 32
during pregnancy, recommendations, 93–95
role of, 14
sedentary, 28, 77
like increases like, opposites balance, 18, 60, 61, 100
limbic system, 309
limes, 65, 99, 275, 284, 285, 289, 294, 296
linden, 126, 151, 200
lochia, 174, 179, 200, 202, 285
love, 3, 229
ahimsa and, 37
in baby massage, 247
commitment and, 52
of God and mothers, 232–33
in mothering, 224, 228–29
for newborns, 173–74, 196
preconception, 35
responding from, 230–32
Sri Radha as embodiment of, 232
surrender and, 46
for unborn child, 137
unconditional, 4, 142, 174, 187–89
lunar cycles, 62
luteinizing hormone, 304
lymphatic system, 27, 66, 85, 103, 246, 262, 271, 312
M
maca, 207, 307
macro- and micronutrients, 269
magnesium, transdermal, 207, 209, 210
magnolia oil, 316
maha gunas, 18, 71, 73–78
maha mantra, 83–84, 158
Maharishi Ayurveda, 31majja dhatu, 86
mamsa dhatu, 85
mantra meditation, 42, 83–84
maple syrup, 56, 284, 291–92, 293–94, 298
Marginal Cord Insertion, 163
marjoram oil, 314, 316
marma therapy, 79, 110, 211, 214, 215
massage
for babies, 187, 247, 254
breast, 261, 262–63, 264
head and foot, 110
perineal, 124–25
scalp, 204
See also  abhyanga
matter, 8
as always changing, 41–42
consciousness entering, 31
five elements in, 15
identifying with, 9, 10–1 1
maha gunas and, 78
as spiritual, 78–80
meals
Ayurvedic guidelines for, 271–72, 283
for postpartum, 283–85
during pregnancy, 273–77
regularity in, 112, 179
timing and amounts, 65
meda dhatu, 86
meditation, 25, 43, 64, 68, 75, 86, 92. See also  mantra meditation
melaleuca (tea tree) oil, 312, 318, 319, 320
melissa oil, 317
Melnick, Narelle, 141
menopause, 208
menstruation, 57, 62, 208, 304
microcosm-macrocosm, 60
midwives and doulas, 62
author ’s experiences with, 162, 165
communicating with, 147
newborns and, 243, 251
roles of, 152–53, 156
milk, 215–16, 276
Ayurvedic Cow’ s Milk Formula, 264–65
in baby soap, 247–48
cold, 282cow’ s, 260, 265
Hot Milk Tonic, 290–91
Panchamrit, 274
tonic, 180, 207, 208, 252
mind
as always changing, 12
identifying with, 41, 44
maha gunas and, 74
noticing, 225–26
nourishing, 80
understanding nature of, 8
mirror metaphor, 34
miscarriage, 20, 94, 102–3, 208, 216–18
mood
balancing, 213
essential oils for, 317
postpartum disorders, 204–6
mood swings, 104–6, 206–7
morning sickness, 24, 106–7, 303
mornings, daily practices for, 64–65
Mother Earth (Bhumi), 232
Mother Teresa, 224
motherhood
boundaries in, 230–31
reflections for, 228
as spiritual practice, 225–27, 231, 236–37, 321
transition to, 141–42, 161, 172–74, 192–93
two hearts in, 218–19
universal principles, 194
mucuna, 206, 207, 306, 307
mucus plug, 144, 146, 159
mustard seeds, 278, 294–95
myrrh oil, 314, 315, 318
N
nadi shodhana. See alternate-nostril breathing
Natural Health after Birth  (Romm), 210
nature, 14, 90–91
nausea, 95
agni and, 271
essential oils for, 311, 314
herbs for, 303
in labor, 149pitta imbalance and, 24, 62
postpartum, 206
during pregnancy, 97, 108, 274
vata imbalance and, 19
See also  morning sickness
neroli oil, 316
nervous system, 90–91
abhyanga for, 66
herbs for, 198, 212, 303–4, 305
imprints on, 2–3
kapha and, 26
of newborns, 192, 238
parasympathetic, activating, 21
vata and, 100
yoga for soothing, 208
nesting, 121–22, 157, 194, 196
nettles, 100, 109, 204, 303
newborns, 192, 223–25, 238
basic needs, 239–40
common challenges, 249–54
essential oils for, 312
in hospital births, 136
immediately following birth, 150–51
list of essentials, 241–42
loving, 232–33, 235, 256–58
mother ’s health and, 248
needs of, responding to, 230–32
normal occurrences, 243–44
nourishment for, 239–40
oiling head and feet, 154
sense of self, 172
skin changes, 254–56
solid foods for, 260–61
niyamas, five
ishvarapranidhana, 45–46
purpose of, 36–37
santosha, 43–44
saucham, 43
svadhyaya, 45
tapas, 44–45
nonattachment, 41–42
nonviolence, 37–38, 75
nourishment
Ayurvedic and Western views, dif ferences in, 71–72Ayurvedic basics of, 268–73
importance of, 267
kapha and, 26
preconception, 33, 85
See also under  birthing ; labor ; newborns ; pregnancy
nutmeg, 56, 110, 206, 207, 293–94
O
Oakes, Ysha, 171, 186. See also Touching Heaven
oat flour, 297–98
oats, 260, 263, 274, 284
colloidal, 92
Nourishing Oatmeal, 293–94
Warm Oatmeal Shake, 291–92
oatstraw, 100, 200, 303–4
oil pulling, 65
ojas
abstinence and, 55
abundant and depleted, signs of, 272
building, 95, 102, 127–28, 215–16, 280, 291, 303
diminishing, 56–57
foods that undermine, 272
between mama and baby, 154
Ojas Milk, 56
sex and, 94, 128
in third trimester, 87, 123
oregano oil, 310, 317
Osho, 172
ovaries, 53–54, 208
ovulation, 62–63
oxytocin, 127, 150
P
panchakarma, 54–55
panchamrit, 273–74
parenthood, 11, 12, 14, 46, 47, 53
partnership
celibacy in, 94–95
conscious, 3–4
explorations for, 53
in postpartum period, 185–88, 189
in preconception, 46
separation and, 117–18passionflower, 208, 306, 307
pediatricians, 243, 244, 249, 251, 252
pelvis, 102, 107–8, 181
peppermint, 76, 254
peppermint oil, 101, 123, 308, 311, 313, 314, 316, 317, 319
perineum
during birthing, 149
cleaning, 180
essential oils for, 316
massage, 124–25, 145
softening, 126
pippali, 179, 212, 286
pitta
balancing, 25–26
digestive problems and, 98–99, 106, 107
imbalances, 24–25, 58, 62
during labor, 155–56
of newborns, 248, 256
overview, 23–24
postpartum, 202, 281, 289
sadhaka, 217
placenta
delivery, 150
previa, 95, 147
PMS, 208
poppy seeds, 207
postpartum, 238
asking for help, 182–84, 195
checklist, 177
diet and nourishment for, 277–79, 280–81, 286–87
doshas and, 17
essential oils for, 311–12, 316–18
foods contraindicated for, 281–83
four pillars of care for, 177–82
Frozen Feminine Pads, 318
grocery lists, 284, 285
herbal support for, 179–80, 212–13, 283, 284
imbalances in, common, 203–10
meal train, 89, 197
partners during, guidance for, 185–88
practices to support healing, 210–1 1
preparing for, 195–200
support during, 197–98
vata in, 20, 61–62, 259See also under  meals ; sacred window
Prabhupada, Srila, 34
prakruti, 15, 16, 17
prana (life force), 32, 56, 96, 211
pranayama, 42
during late pregnancy, 128
postpartum, 210–1 1
for sattva, increasing, 75
ujjai, 208, 210, 211
See also  alternate-nostril breathing ; cooling breath
prasadam (spiritual food), 80–81, 138
prayers
to baby in womb, 79–80
in conception ritual, 68
maha mantra, 83–84
for name-giving, 234
for safe delivery, 138
for welcoming baby to world, 220–21
preconception, 20
daily rituals for, 123–24
time for (“season”), 32–33
preeclampsia, 108–9, 127, 314
pregnancy, 33
diet and nourishment for, 85, 86, 87, 126–27, 277–79
doshas and, 17
early loss, 102–3
energy levels during, 121
essential oils, general, 311
essential oils by condition, 312–15
herbs for, 302–5
imbalances common in, 97, 98–102, 103–1 1
kapha in, 27
mother ’s happiness in, importance of, 47, 72, 106
pitta in, 24
sattvic lifestyle during, 77
self-care practices for, 90–92
senses during, 73
support during, 2, 46
three main responsibilities during, 268
vata in, 20
See also under  meals ; and individual trimesters
presence, 3, 12
while breastfeeding, 258–59
while eating, 54in mothering, 224, 231, 239
during pregnancy, 2
progesterone, 106
prolactin, 151
Puranans, 232
R
Radha, 232
raisins, 99, 273, 276, 284, 297
rajas, 73, 74, 76
rakta dhatu, 85
rasa dhatu, 85, 259–60
red raspberry leaf, 126, 199, 304
relationships
commitment in, 51–52
communication in, 51
conflict in, 46–48
real health and, 8
trust in, 48–51
See also  partnership
reproductive system, 32, 199, 303, 304
reproductive tissues, 54, 55, 56–58, 59, 87
Rescue Remedy Back Flower Essence, 177
rice. See basmati rice
Roman chamomile, 252, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319
Romm, Aviva, 120, 134, 210
rose, 75, 188, 194
in baths, 92, 126, 151, 184, 199
description, 304
essential oil, 68, 125, 152, 198, 313, 316, 317
for newborns, 256
postpartum, 181, 182, 200, 205, 207
Sun-Cooked Ayurvedic Rose Petal Jam, 217–18
in teas, 208, 306, 307
rosehips, 99
rosemary, 76, 199
rosemary essential oil, 101, 317
Rosenber g, Marshall, Nonviolent Communication,  51
rosewater, 69, 89, 106, 156, 247–48, 304
rosewood oil, 136, 312
Rothman, Barbara Katz, Bun in the Oven, A, 116S
Sacinandana Swami, Living Name, The, 84
sacred window, 171
author ’s experience, 196
beauty in, 184
end of, 189–90, 220–21
greatest need during, 174
poem for, 175–76
traditional practices, 172, 191–92
saffron, 207, 282
for lactation, 260, 263
for ojas-building, 56, 69, 215–16
for postpartum, 286, 291, 296–97
sage, 181, 199, 254, 283. See also  clary sage oil
samskaras. See sensory impressions ( samskaras )
sandalwood, 75
essential oil, 68, 316, 317, 319
powder, 247–48, 256
sat-chit-ananda,  10
sattva, 213
increasing, 75
mind of, 36–37, 58
in postpartum, 192, 197, 210, 280
during pregnancy, 72, 86
qualities and characteristics, 73, 74
signs of, 75
sattvic ahara, 270
Schott, Lelia, 223
seasons
dosha fluctuation in, 15–16
ritucharya and, 60–61
selflessness, 233
self-realization, 36, 43
senses
consciousness and, 33–34
controlling, 39–41, 45
doshas and, 16, 25
misusing, 13
overstimulating, 21
sensory impressions ( samskaras ), 41, 42, 72, 85
sesame oil, 197, 207
for babies, 154, 246, 250, 255
for basti, 125, 181cooking/eating, 280, 282, 284, 287
infusions, 198, 205
for massage, 22, 29, 124–25, 151, 152, 155, 181, 313
for oil pulling, 65
for stretch marks, 182
for yoni picchu, 126
sesame seeds, 56, 128, 260
Dry-Fruit Laddus, 276
Herbal Chewing Mix, 213, 289–90
See also  tahini
sexual desire, regulating, 41
sexual intercourse
apana vata and, 102
Ayurvedic guidelines for, 68–69
ojas and, 94, 128
preconception, 55
during pregnancy, 93–95
shatavari
for acid reflux, 99
contraindications, 58, 305
descriptions, 213, 304
in ghee, 87, 207
for lactation, 260, 263
powder, 215–16, 297–98, 307
preconception, 58
shilajit, 58
showers, 29, 43
shukra dhatu, 87
sitali. See cooling breath
sitz baths, 87, 126, 318
skin
healthy fats for, 110
herbal baths for, 91
itchy, essential oils for, 314
of newborns, 244, 245, 254–56
pitta imbalance and, 24
skin-to-skin contact, 150
sleep
co-sleeping with baby, 306
difficulties in, 109–10
essential oils for, 314, 318
excess, from kapha imbalance, 27
herbs for, 303
of newborns, 240, 243newborn’ s and mother ’s, 251–52
pitta and, 66
postpartum, 207–8
during pregnancy, positions for, 93
sleep apnea, 110
snacking, 21, 65
soul, 42, 81
ahimsa and, 37
conception and, 32
maha gunas and, 78
of newborns, 233
nourishing, 4, 80
presence of, 9–10
study of, 8
sounds
for baby in womb, 78, 80
maha gunas and, 75, 76, 77
spiritual vibrations, 83–84
sperm, 32, 54, 57, 63
spikenard oil, 319
spiritual people, associating with, 82
spiritual traditions, 38, 42
spirituality, 8, 32, 35, 52, 78–80, 233
spring, 27, 28, 60
sprouts, 274, 282, 285
Śrīla Gopāla Bha ṭṭ a Gosvāmī, Sat Kriya Sara Dipika,  138
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto, 59
stillbirth, 216–18
stress hormones, 33, 57, 151
stretch marks, 110–1 1, 182, 315
sucanat, 56, 264–65, 292–93, 297–98
sugar, 19, 275
avoiding, 28, 105, 215, 278
cane, 56, 274, 277
cravings, reducing, 313
for newborns, 260
options, 284
rapadura, 215–16
turbinado, 217–18
summer, 23, 25, 61
surrogacy, 216–18
Sushruta Samhita,  85, 100, 268, 276
svastha, 9, 14
swaddling, 252Swami, Radhanath, 42, 81, 157–58
symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), 107–8
T
tahini
Tahini Cookies, 297–98
Tahini Sauce, 296
tamas, 73, 74, 76–77
tastes, six, 261
celebrating, 88–89
seasons and, 60, 61
sweet, 270
Teitelbaum, Marianne, Healing the Thyr oid with Ayurveda,  210
tests and procedures, 119, 134, 162–63
thyme oil, 310, 317
thyroid, 204, 208–10
time of day, 16
tongue scraping, 65
Touching Heaven  (Oakes), 215, 261, 281–82, 283, 289
travel, 84, 178, 206
trimester, first
imbalances during, 97, 100
miscarriage in, 102–3
overview, 84–85
vata in, 20
trimester, second
overview, 85–86
pitta in, 24
trimester, third, 86–87
hair-parting ritual, 113
imbalances during, 97, 107, 108–9
kapha in, 27
pain reduction during, 125
triphala, 58
true Self, 13, 44, 45, 64, 83, 233
trust
in birthing process, 122, 128–29, 142, 160, 162
in relationships, 48, 49–51
turmeric, 56, 104, 264–65
avoiding, 283
essential oil, 314, 317
Herbal Chewing Mix, 289–90
Hot Milk Tonic, 290–91kanji, 292–93
kitchari, 294–95
Warm Yam Smoothie, 292
U
umbilical cord
bathing and, 245
ceremony for cutting, 168
massage and, 247
when to cut, 154
Upanishads, 10
uterus
involution of, 203
irritable/exhausted, 155
preconception influences on, 32
strengthening, 57, 58, 212, 304, 305
V
vacha (calamus root), 153, 315
vaginas
during birthing, 149
bleeding from, 95
oiling, 151
tissues of, preparing for birth, 123, 126
valerian, 208, 318
values
choice based on, 12
guilt and, 231–32
living in alignment with, 38–39
vanilla, 207, 276, 307
vata
balancing, 21–23, 66
in breastfeeding, 263
depression and, 217
imbalances, 20–21, 62, 94, 100, 204
during labor, excess, 154–55
nesting as, 122
overview, 18–19
pacifying, foods/herbs for, 277–79, 303–4
postpartum, 174–75, 180, 201–2
preconception, 57
during pregnancy, 17, 20, 86–87, 90
sleep and, 109stabilizing, 64, 126
vitiated, eliminating, 125
weight gain and, 111–12
See also  apana vata
Vedas, 10, 11–12, 232–33
Vedic tradition
parameters in, 36
rituals, 138, 168, 220–21, 234
vegetables
Kitchari, 294–95
Steamed Veggies, 296
when to avoid, 282
See also individual vegetables
vegetarian diet, 269
Velamentous Cord Insertion (VCI), 163, 164–65
vernix, 135, 244
vetiver oil, 314, 317
vitamin B (various forms), 57, 109, 210, 269, 275
vomiting
by newborns, 243–44, 252
during pregnancy, 97, 106, 108, 149, 273
W
walking, 22, 79, 84, 87, 90–91, 178
walnuts, 56, 262, 273, 276, 284
water breaking, 144, 146, 147
water element, 15, 17, 23–24, 26–27, 91
Weed, Susan, Wise W oman Herbal for the Childbearing Y ear, 109, 256
weight gain, 27, 111–13, 209
Western/allopathic medicine, 14, 71, 301
Williamson, Marianne, 1
winter, 19, 21, 60, 61
winter green oil, 316
witch hazel bark, 181, 200
Wolf, David B. , Relationships That W ork, 51
Womanly Art of Br eastfeeding, The  (La Leche League International), 261
Y
yamas, five
ahimsa, 37–38
aparigraha, 41–42
asteya, 39
brahmacharya, 39–41purpose of, 36–37
satya, 38–39
yams, 128, 279, 285
Steamed Veggies, 296
Warm Yam Smoothie, 292
yarrow, 181, 198, 199
Yasoda, 232
yeast infections
from kapha imbalance, 27
in newborns, 255, 256
ylang ylang oil, 151, 311, 315, 316, 319
yoga nidra, 104, 208
yoga practices
for apana vata, 102
and Ayurveda, relationship between, 8
gentle, 26, 42
hatha, 22
for kapha balance, 29
during pregnancy, 79, 84, 85, 87, 95–97
prenatal, 86
weight gain and, 112
Yoga Sutras (Patanjali), 36
Yoga tradition, 2
yogurt, 56, 99, 105, 250, 278, 282
in cookies, 297–98
Panchamrit, 274
yoni picchu, 87, 126
Z
zucchini, 270, 285, 296
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What is the importance of self-care during pregnancy?
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What is the role of the author in her family and her experience with Ayurveda?
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What is the significance of the concept of "like increases like" in the context of Ayurveda?
The text does not explicitly state the importance of communication with a midwife or doula, but it does mention the importance of having a supportive partner or doula during the birthing process.
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