Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Fetal development is a highly intricate process, classically described in Ayurveda as Masanumasik Vriddhi, and scientifically in modern embryology through germinal, embryonic, and fetal phases.While these systems arise from distinct philosophical and methodological foundations, they offer complementary insights into the growth and nourishment of the fetus.Objectives: To explore and compare the Ayurvedic and modern scientific perspectives on embryonic and fetal development, highlighting correlations between Ayurvedic Bhava (determinants of fetal traits) and contemporary biological principles.Methods: A conceptual analysis was performed comparing Ayurvedic doctrines from classical texts with modern embryological findings.Key developmental milestones were mapped across both systems, focusing on the role of genetic, nutritional, immunological, and psychological influences.Results: Ayurveda identifies six key Bhavas influencing fetal development: Matrija, Pitrija, Atmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja, and Sattvaja.These correspond to modern maternal and paternal genetic
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410841766