Kaumar
bhrutya is one of the eight specialized branches of Ashtang Ayurveda. It
focuses mainly on pediatrics issues. It covers all aspects of child
growth from the neonatal phase to adolescence including treatment for
problems at every stage. This branch mainly deals on prenatal, natal and
postnatal care in addition to gynecology and obstetrics. This
specialized branch recognized direct links between the physical and
mental health of an expecting mother and that of her progeny. It has
recommended particular diet, regimen, nutrition and conduct for women
during and after delivery. It is important for the mother to attain
perfect health so that she can feed her child. So advanced was this
science that thousands of years back Charaka described the growth and
progress of fetus in minute detail. Even it mentioned about a technique
called punsanvan vidhi for having a child of one's desired gender,
intelligence and constitution. This branch meticulously dealt with the
problem of infertility and its causes and treatment methods. Pediatrics
is an important branch it gives a detailed account of childcare taken
after the birth of the baby.
