title: Maternal care through mainstreaming Ayurvedic approach.
abstract: Reviving and re establishing the practices which were prevalent in India along with some orientation towards Ayurvedic approaches shall be a suitable answer to the burning issues of women' health. Mainstreaming the Ayurvedic practices in women health care appears to be the most effective remedial measure to lower MMR and promote maternal health. The present paper is a narrative of exemplary practices in the management of the most important phases like puberty, pregnancy and post natal care in accordance with Ayurveda.
authors.affiliation: Professor and H.O.D. JSS Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore, India. E-mail:  ayushree@rediffmail.com.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Jayashree