Ayurveda’s traditional care for new mothers: warm oil massage, nourishing food, rest and support, once your doctor agrees.
- Tradition: Ayurveda
- Length: Usually 1–6 weeks; with your doctor’s agreement
- Price: Confirmed by the centre in writing
- Before booking: Practitioner video consultation
A tradition of care
Sutika Paricharya is the name Ayurveda gives to the care of a mother after childbirth. Across India, families still follow versions of it: rest, warmth, daily oil massage for mother and baby, and special foods to help her recover her strength.
A postnatal stay offers this in a calm setting, with a woman physician, women therapists and help with the practical side, so that the mother can rest.
What it can include
With a woman physician, who coordinates with your own doctor.
Daily warm-oil massage for the mother.
Traditional oil massage for the baby, taught to you by the therapist, if your paediatrician agrees.
Warm, nourishing meals and traditional postnatal preparations.
Support so that you can sleep.
A typical day
- Rest; breakfast in your room
- Abhyanga and warm bath
- Baby massage session
- Lunch and rest
- Gentle breathing and relaxation
- Early dinner
An illustration only. Each centre and practitioner sets their own timetable.
Who it suits
- New mothers after an uncomplicated recovery
- Families who want traditional care in a supported setting
- Mothers travelling with a partner or relative
A postnatal stay begins only when your obstetrician agrees, and your baby’s travel with your paediatrician’s advice. It does not replace postnatal medical check-ups.
Official sources
- Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Rules, registrations and visa terms change. Where this page and an official source differ, the official source applies.
Questions guests ask
How soon after birth can I start?
That is your obstetrician’s decision, and depends on your delivery and recovery. Many families begin once the mother and baby are cleared to travel.
Can my partner stay?
Yes. Partners and relatives are welcome, and many centres offer family rooms.
