Motherhood isn’t easy—especially in today’s fast-moving world. As age-old traditions fade, many new mothers are left confused and unsupported during one of the most vulnerable phases of life.
a timeless Ayurvedic approach to postnatal care that restores strength, balance, and emotional well-being for both mother and baby.
In Ayurveda, the first 40 to 45 days after childbirth—often extended up to 3 to 6 months—is known as Sutika Kāla, a sacred time dedicated to deep healing and restoration. This phase is when a woman’s body is at its most vulnerable and sensitive, both physically and emotionally. As she recovers from childbirth, her body is not only healing but also adapting to new roles—breastfeeding, bonding, and nurturing her newborn.
During this tender period, Ayurveda emphasises the importance of balancing Vata dosha, which often becomes aggravated due to the effort of labor and the emptiness left in the womb. If left unchecked, imbalanced Vata can lead to fatigue, poor digestion, emotional instability, and delayed recovery. When properly supported through diet, herbs, rest, and care, Vata can be pacified, allowing for faster healing, stronger digestion, and a calm, centred mind—laying the foundation for long-term wellness for both mother and baby.
Postnatal care focuses on helping the mother’s body recover from the physical strain of childbirth by restoring muscle tone, strengthening the pelvic floor, and reducing any swelling or pain from delivery. Proper care aids in the restoration of overall vitality and energy, ensuring quicker recovery and a return to health.
By focusing on emotional health through Ayurvedic relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, and self-care rituals, new mothers are better able to handle the emotional ups and downs of new motherhood.
Ayurveda offers natural remedies and herbs to improve milk production and quality, making breastfeeding a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for both mother and child.
Postnatal care helps mothers regain strength and vitality through rest, nutrition, and gentle physical exercises. This includes Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) to improve circulation, detoxify the body, and promote relaxation.
After childbirth, a mother’s body undergoes hormonal fluctuations that can impact mood, energy, and digestion. Postnatal care, especially Ayurvedic practices, helps restore hormonal balance, improve digestion, and prevent issues such as constipation, bloating, or fatigue. A balanced digestive system also helps with milk production.
By balancing the doshas, particularly Vata, Ayurveda supports overall mental and physical health. This enables new mothers to not only recover physically but also remain mentally and emotionally balanced in the face of new challenges.
A strong mother-baby connection is developed through practices such as skin-to-skin contact, gentle baby massages, and calming rituals. This bonding period supports emotional development for the newborn and helps the mother feel more confident and connected to her baby.
Proper post natal care helps prevent future complications such as chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, and hormonal imbalances. Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and care routine post-delivery ensures better well-being for the years to come.
Our postnatal treatments are all-inclusive offers. They include all treatments and medications as part of the treatment plan, doctor checkups and consultations, yoga, meditation and accommodation.
Engulfed by greenery and staying true to the slow and simplistic Ayurvedic way of life, Samyoga Ayurvedic Heritage is located in Pulaloor, near Calicut, in Kerala, India
Samyoga Ayurvedic Heritage, Kadukamvelli house, pullaloor, Calicut, Kerala, India- 673585. Open in Google Maps
Calicut International Airport (1 hour taxi ride)
Calicut Railway Station (30 minutes taxi ride)
During the course of the treatment you will be accommodated in one of our available rooms. We offer the following room services:
They key Ayurvedic procedures for our post natal treatment plans are described below. The duration of each procedure and the frequency depends on the number of days booked, and the health condition of the mother and the newborn.
The therapy is performed by trained Ayurvedic therapists using warm, medicated oils chosen based on the mother’s constitution (prakriti) and specific postpartum needs. The massage follows slow, rhythmic strokes that calm the nervous system and allow the body to absorb the healing properties of the herbs. Postnatal Abhyangam is not just a massage—it’s a nourishing ritual of renewal that supports a woman’s transition into motherhood with strength, serenity, and self-care.
Postnatal Ayurvedic procedure involving herbal fumigation of the scalp and hair using medicated smoke. It is traditionally performed as part of postnatal care (Sutika Paricharya) in Kerala to maintain scalp hygiene, prevent hair loss, and support emotional well-being in new mothers.
Traditional postnatal therapy from Kerala, practiced as part of Sutika Paricharya (Ayurvedic postpartum care). It involves bathing in hot water infused with healing herbs that help the new mother’s body recover naturally after childbirth.
Vayarukettal is also known as postnatal abdominal binding, is a traditional Ayurvedic practice performed during the Sutika period (post-delivery phase). It involves gently tying a clean, firm cloth or specially designed cotton belt around the abdomen after childbirth.After delivery, the abdominal muscles, uterus, and internal organs are loose and need support to regain strength and alignment. Vayaru Kettal helps provide that external support in a natural and non-invasive way.
Shirodhara, one of Ayurveda’s most soothing and restorative therapies, involves the gentle, continuous pouring of warm medicated oil or herbal decoction onto the forehead—specifically over the Ajna Chakra (the “third eye”). In postnatal care, this powerful treatment supports emotional stability, mental clarity, and nervous system rejuvenation, making it an essential part of a mother’s recovery journey after childbirth.
Mukhalepanam is a traditional Ayurvedic facial treatment where a herbal paste is applied to the face to nourish, cleanse, and rejuvenate the skin.
Dhumapana (herbal smoke inhalation) is an essential postnatal practice used to purify the head and neck region, enhance respiratory health, and stabilise the mind after childbirth. It involves gently inhaling the smoke of medicated herbs prepared in a safe, controlled manner—often following oil therapies like Abhyanga or Nasya
In Ayurvedic postnatal care, baby bath (Snana) is more than just a cleansing routine—it is a therapeutic and bonding ritual that promotes the baby’s physical development, immunity, and emotional comfort during the early stages of life.
Kizhi is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy where warm herbal poultices are used to massage the body, delivering heat and medicinal benefits deep into the tissues. In postnatal care, Kizhi plays a vital role in relieving pain, improving circulation, and restoring muscle tone and joint strength after childbirth.
