
Authentic Ayurvedic Postnatal Care for Mother & Baby
Prasavaraksha is a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic postnatal care treatment designed to restore the health, strength, and well-being of mothers after childbirth. At Santhimadom Ayurveda, we offer authentic Prasavaraksha treatment across Kerala using classical Ayurvedic therapies, herbal medicines, and personalised care programs for both mother and newborn.
Childbirth brings major physical and hormonal changes to a woman's body. According to Ayurveda, delivery increases Vata dosha, which can lead to fatigue, body pain, digestive issues, and weakness. The Prasavaraksha program focuses on restoring the equilibrium of doshas through traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapies, specialised postnatal diet, and herbal medicines.
Our treatment helps mothers regain strength, improve lactation, strengthen muscles, and support overall post-delivery recovery naturally and safely.
Why the Postpartum Period Requires Specialised Ayurvedic Care
According to Ayurvedic classics including Ashtanga Hridayam and Charaka Samhita, the process of delivery significantly aggravates Vata dosha in the body. This Vata imbalance, if left unaddressed, manifests as postpartum weakness, body and joint pain, disturbed digestion, disrupted sleep, hormonal fluctuations, low milk production, and in some cases, postpartum depression.
The Prasavaraksha program works by systematically pacifying aggravated Vata, rebuilding Agni (digestive fire), nourishing depleted Dhatus (body tissues — particularly Rasa, Rakta, and Mamsa), and restoring the natural intelligence of the body's hormonal and nervous systems. The result is not just physical recovery — it is a complete restoration of the mother's vitality, immunity, and emotional balance.
What Prasavaraksha Treatment Does for Mothers
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Faster Post-Delivery Recovery - Whether you have had a normal delivery or a C-section, Prasavaraksha accelerates the body's natural healing process using targeted herbal therapies and tissue-nourishing oils, helping you regain functional strength significantly faster than rest alone.
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Improved Breast Milk Production - Specific Ayurvedic herbal preparations (Galactagogues like Shatavari, Vidarikanda, and Jeevanti) prescribed during Prasavaraksha directly stimulate and sustain healthy lactation, supporting uninterrupted breastfeeding.
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Relief from Body Pain, Back Pain & Joint Pain - Post-delivery musculoskeletal pain is a result of Vata aggravation and ligament laxity. Warm medicated oil massage and Kizhi therapies penetrate deep into the tissues to reduce inflammation, restore joint stability, and relieve pain without any medication side effects.
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Abdominal & Pelvic Muscle Strengthening - Specially formulated herbal oil massages and Udvartana therapies help firm and tone the abdominal and pelvic region after delivery, aiding in uterine involution and restoring core muscle tone.
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Hormonal Rebalancing - Prasavaraksha treatments regulate the endocrine system naturally — addressing post-delivery hormonal shifts that contribute to mood swings, hair loss, thyroid fluctuations, and fatigue.
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Digestive Restoration - Childbirth severely impacts digestive strength. Our Ayurvedic diet protocols and internal medicines restore Agni, eliminate Ama (toxins), and rebuild healthy gut function — improving energy, metabolism, and nutrient absorption.
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Stress Relief & Emotional Support - Shirodhara and Abhyanga therapies calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol levels, and support emotional stability during the demanding early weeks of motherhood.
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Enhanced Immunity for Mother & Baby - Rasayana (rejuvenating) herbal preparations during the program strengthen the mother's immune system and, through breast milk, indirectly support the baby's developing immunity as well.
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Healthy Weight Management After Delivery - By rebuilding metabolic function and eliminating retained fluid and toxins, Prasavaraksha supports gradual, healthy return to pre-pregnancy weight without crash dieting or calorie restriction.
Ayurvedic Therapies Included in the Prasavaraksha Programme — For Mother
At Santhimadom Ayurveda, the Prasavaraksha program includes a combination of traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapies tailored to the mother’s condition.
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Full Body Massage (Sarvanga Abhyanga)
Classical full-body medicated oil massage performed daily — the cornerstone of every Prasavaraksha programme. Relieves postpartum body pain, improves circulation, nourishes all seven layers of body tissue, and calms the nervous system. Oil is prescribed by the doctor based on the mother's constitution and condition.
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Face Massage, Face Pack & Ayurveda Facial
A structured medicated facial massage followed by a freshly prepared herbal face pack. On the final day of the programme, a complete Ayurvedic facial is performed — restoring skin radiance and honouring the mother's wellbeing alongside her physical recovery.
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Swedana — Steam Bath (Clinical Session)
Medicated herbal steam that opens the body's channels, clears toxins, relieves deep muscle stiffness, and amplifies the therapeutic absorption of the daily oil massage. Performed as one clinical sitting, home service patients visit the clinic for this therapy.
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Full Body Pack & Stretch Mark Pack
A nourishing full-body herbal pack applied after massage — cleansing, tightening, and deeply nourishing the postpartum skin. A dedicated Stretch Mark Pack targets the abdomen and affected areas, improving elasticity and fading stretch marks during recovery.
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Abdominal Binding
A traditional postpartum practice performed daily — supporting uterine involution, strengthening abdominal muscles, improving posture, and helping the body regain its pre-pregnancy structure.
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Rasnadi Thalam
Classical Ayurvedic head application using Rasnadi Churnam — preventing postnatal headaches, relieving Vata heaviness in the head, and protecting against cold and wind exposure. A standard component of every Prasavaraksha session.
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Sirodhara (Clinical Session)
A continuous rhythmic flow of warm medicated liquid over the forehead — profoundly calming postpartum stress, improving sleep quality, and reducing the emotional turbulence of early motherhood. Included as one clinical sitting. Home service patients visit the clinic for this therapy.
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Head Massage, Hair Pack & Antidandruff Hair Wash
Medicated oil head massage to nourish hair follicles and relieve tension, followed by a deeply nourishing Ayurvedic hair pack — addressing the postpartum hair loss many new mothers experience. Completed with a classical antidandruff herbal hair wash.
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Kizhi — Herbal Bolus Therapy
Heated herbal boluses applied to the body to relieve postpartum joint pain, back pain, and muscle stiffness. For C-section mothers, Kizhi is adapted in a gentle, soothing manner that avoids the surgical site entirely. The number of sittings increases with longer programme durations.
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Njavarakizhi / Naranga Kizhi
A deeply nourishing bolus therapy using Navara rice or lemon-based herbal preparations — rebuilding muscle strength, nourishing depleted tissues, improving skin quality, and restoring physical vitality after the demands of pregnancy and delivery. Included as one sitting across all programme durations.
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Kateelapam
Lower Back Herbal Paste A classical herbal paste applied to the lower back and lumbar region — relieving postpartum back pain, sacral heaviness, and lumbar weakness. Applied as per the doctor's assessment.
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Greevalepam
Neck & Shoulder Herbal Paste Medicated herbal paste applied to the neck and shoulder region — relieving the cervical tension and neck pain that develops from nursing positions and the demands of newborn care. Applied as per the doctor's assessment.
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Vethukuli
Herbal Bath A traditional postpartum herbal bath using a classical medicinal herb preparation — cleansing the body after oil therapy, reducing Vata, preventing postpartum infections, and completing the daily care routine.
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Yonidhoopanam (Normal Delivery Only)
Classical Ayurvedic vaginal fumigation using medicated herbal smoke — supporting birth canal healing, preventing postpartum infections, reducing swelling, and accelerating tissue recovery. Prescribed only for normal delivery mothers as per medical assessment.
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Dhoomapanam
Medicated Herbal Inhalation Classical medicated smoke inhalation that clears the nasal and respiratory passages, removes Kapha from the head and neck, and sharpens mental alertness — particularly beneficial for the mental fog that accompanies hormonal changes and disrupted postpartum sleep.
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Kesa Dhoopanam
Herbal Hair Fumigation A classical Ayurvedic therapy in which the hair and scalp are exposed to medicated herbal smoke — deeply cleansing the scalp, strengthening hair roots, and addressing the dandruff and scalp sensitivity many new mothers experience postpartum.
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Anjanam
Classical Eye Treatment Application of medicated Ayurvedic collyrium to the inner eyelid — cleansing the eyes, relieving dryness and redness, and improving visual clarity for mothers experiencing eye strain and fatigue from disrupted sleep and night feeds.
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Chukku Kappi
Medicated Ginger Decoction A classical postpartum herbal drink given daily throughout the programme — rekindling Agni (digestive fire), clearing postpartum bloating and gas, warming the body from within, and supporting the metabolic restoration the postpartum body requires.
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Millet Kanji Mix
Lactation & Nutrition Support A specially prepared Ayurvedic millet-based nutritional preparation — improving breast milk production, rebuilding postpartum nutrition, strengthening digestion, and restoring the energy reserves depleted by childbirth and breastfeeding.

Prasavaraksha Programme Durations — Choose What Suits Your Recovery
The Prasavaraksha programme is available across six durations — each building on the previous with additional therapy sittings as recovery deepens. All durations include the complete therapy list above, with the number of Kizhi sittings increasing across longer programmes.

Why Santhimadom Is Kerala's Trusted Choice for Prasavaraksha Treatment
Santhimadom Ayurveda is known for providing authentic Kerala Ayurvedic treatments with personalized care and experienced practitioners.
Our Highlights
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We Use Medicines We Make Ourselves Santhimadom Pharmaceuticals
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Experienced Ayurvedic doctors and therapists
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Authentic Kerala Ayurvedic postnatal therapies
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Personalized treatment plans for each mother
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Safe and hygienic treatment environment
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Traditional herbal medicines and oils
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Complete mother and baby care support
We ensure that every mother receives the right combination of therapies, diet, and herbal medicines for safe and effective recovery.
Is Prasavaraksha the Right Treatment for You?
Prasavaraksha is recommended for:
Mothers in the first 41 days after delivery (the classical Sutika period), women recovering from both normal and C-section deliveries, mothers experiencing postpartum weakness, fatigue, or body pain, women with low breast milk supply or breastfeeding difficulties, mothers dealing with hormonal imbalance, postpartum hair loss, or mood changes, women with digestive problems, bloating, or poor appetite after delivery, and any mother who wants to ensure her body recovers completely and correctly — not just minimally.
Treatment duration ranges from 7 to 41 days depending on the mother's condition, delivery type, and recovery goals, as determined by our consulting doctor.
Book Your Prasavaraksha Consultation at Santhimadom Ayurveda
Every mother deserves complete, expert care after childbirth. If you are looking for authentic Prasavaraksha treatment in Kerala — guided by experienced Ayurvedic doctors and backed by in-house herbal medicines — Santhimadom Ayurveda is the right choice.
Fill in the form below or call us directly to speak with our team and schedule your consultation at the clinic nearest to you.