"In Ayurveda, both partners prepare and put themselves in a state of mind a year before procreation. The woman cleanses herself a little more because she is the temple... She is the queen. It is the most important time for her and the whole community supports her."
When my friend Vanesa (who practices Ayurveda) spoke to me like this when I was pregnant, I was moved to tears, touched also that today, here, we pay little attention to the state of mind of the future mother, of the parent couple, to the nest to be prepared.
How to Prepare for Your Pregnancy in 3 Easy Steps
Ayurvedic medicine believes that both partners should purify their bodies and minds before conceiving. It is believed that the baby's dosha is determined by the state of both parents at conception.
The three steps are first, lifestyle. This includes how you sleep, your daily activities, and the treatments you follow. Second, nutrition. Eating the right foods according to your dosha and/or the season. Finally, herbs, which are a support system in your process.
Following these three simple and effective steps will give you strength and health before you conceive.
1. LIFESTYLE:
Do activities that relax you or make you happy, such as yoga, dance, art, and walks in nature.
2. FOOD:
Reduce or eliminate dairy, wheat and sugar.
Eat in season and according to your dosha.
Here are some foods that help with fertility:
Dates
Figs
Honey
Saffron
Rice
Kitchari
3. HERBS:
Shatavari is the most effective herb for women who want to conceive.
(To learn more or for a consultation with Vanesa, click on her name )
