The course outline

Class 1: Introduction to Pre-Conception Care for Male

• Importance of pre-conception preparation for male partner.

• Overview of Ayurvedic principles for fertility and reproductive health.

• Fertility enhancement diet for male partner.

Class 2: Introduction to Pre-Conception Care for Female

• Importance of pre-conception preparation for female partner.

• Overview of Ayurvedic principles for fertility and reproductive health.

• Fertility enhancement diet for female partner.

Class 3: First Trimester Care

• Addressing early pregnancy symptoms: nausea, fatigue, and morning sickness.

• Diet for balancing Vata and nurturing the body.

• Herbal remedies for nausea and boosting energy.

Class 4: Second Trimester Care

• Supporting foetal growth and maintaining emotional health.

• Yoga, meditation and Vedic prayers

• Ideal foods and recipes for the second trimester.

Class 5: Third Trimester Care

• Preparing the body for labour: Foods to tone the uterus.

• Preventing oedema and maintaining energy levels.

• Herbal teas for labour preparation

Class 6: Home remedies to reduce pregnancy-related complication

• Choosing the right choice of diet based on Dosha and Agni.

• Diet to manage fever, oedema, nausea, emotional disturbances

A diet providing essential nutrients

Class 7: Understanding Soothikakala and the Postpartum Period

• Ayurvedic perspective on postpartum healing (first 40 days).

• Mental, physical, and emotional recovery after childbirth.

Class 8: Postpartum Nutrition and Recovery

• Foods and herbs to support healing and strengthen the mother.

• Importance of ghee, soups, and lactation-supporting herbs (e.g., Shatavari).

• Avoiding cold and raw foods to balance Vata dosha.

Class 09: Ayurvedic Approach to Infant Health

• The dosha-based care of newborns.

• Benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of maternal nutrition.

• Ayurvedic oils and massage techniques for newborns.

Class 10: Nutrition for Infants (0–6 months)

• Importance of breastfeeding and early weaning foods.

• Herbal oils and gentle food introduction post-6 months.

• Ayurvedic foods for digestion and immunity.

Class 10: Toddler Nutrition (6 months–2 years)

• Gradual introduction to solid foods.

• Ayurvedic foods to support digestion and growth.

• Recipes for strengthening Agni (digestive fire).

Class 12: Toddler Health and Emotional Well-Being

• Managing common toddler ailments (e.g., colic, teething).

• Promoting emotional health in early childhood.

• Ayurvedic herbs for toddlers (e.g., Brahmi for mental clarity).

Class 13: Managing common neurodevelopmental disorders. Through Ayurveda

• Importance of sleep hygiene for babies.

Establishing a healthy routine for sleep and feeding how to identify and manage ADHD, autism, and related conditions.