An ayurvedic management of Amniotic band syndrome with a focus on antenatal care and complication free outcome - A case study

Abstract

Ayurveda explains Jarayu as the membranous covering of foetus. The liquor amni secreted from amnion can be considered as ambu / garbhodaka. According to Sarangadhara, jarayu dosha can be considered under all abnormalities of amnion and chorion that includes unusual friability, amnionitis, cyst, amnionnodosum, amniotic adhesions along with poly-hydramnios and oligo-hydramnios. Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS) is a rare condition caused by the strands of amniotic sac that separate and entangle digits, limbs or other parts of the fetus. It is believed that ABS occurs when inner membrane (amnion) ruptures, tears, without injury to outer membrane (chorion). A 21-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks of gestation came to Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga OPD of KLE Ayurveda medical college Belagavi and diagnosed as Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS) and it was effectively managed by using Ayurvedic formulations such as Laghu Malati Vasant Rasa and Shatavari Ksheera Paka focusing on enhancing amniotic fluid levels and supporting fetal growth. This holistic approach led to a healthy delivery without complications, showcasing the potentiality of Ayurveda in addressing rare and challenging prenatal conditions.