Dhanwantaram pills and the Baladi Choornam drink are both Ayurvedic formulations. This herb - SIDA RETUSA is commonly used all over India from Nepal all the way down to Cape Comorin at the southern most tip of India by pregnant mothers. The baby pills are based on ancient 2,000-year-old Ayurvedic recipes that are famed for clearing the mother’s liver and gut, and assisting in digestion and absorption. These cleansing functions help tissue toxins in the uterus, cervix, pelvis, hip and perineal areas to be cleared, thereby helping these structures to become supple and elastic. This in turn helps to establish the birth mobility of the pelvis; which is obviously an essential pre-requisite for a gentle birth. Dr Motha has been prescribing these herbs since 1994, and has found that they help mothers to achieve full dilation of the cervix more easily during the birth process.

The herbal evening drink should be taken daily from week 20 to term.

Method of Preparation: Mix 2-4 teaspoons of the powder in 1 cup of rice milk or halfcup of goat's milk & 2 cups of water. Bring to the boil & simmer for 20 minutes, then strain before drinking. Have after your evening meal. If you would like to sweeten it add a teaspoon of maple syrup. -Build up the dose as your pregnancy progresses.

Dr. Motha highly recommends Baladi Choornam and baby pills to be taken postnatally because it offers strength and calms mother and baby.

Dr. Motha also believes that the nutritional pattern that is followed during pregnancy should be continued for 6 weeks postnatally.