Department of Kaumarabhritya - Bala Roga

About Department

The subject Kaumarbhritya tantra stands for Neonatology and Pediatrics in Ayurved. The fact that ‘Kaumarabhritya' is the leading branch amongst the basic eight specialties of Ayurveda. The scope of the subject ranges from conception of the foetus until late adolescence. The department O.P.D. functions on both Ayurvedic and modern Paediatric principles and treatment is done along with an immunization programme as advised by the Indian Association of Paediatrics. It also has a well-equipped special neonatal care unit.

Departmental Strength

Young, enthusiastic and nationally acclaimed faculty, trained at various national renowned institutes having up-to-date knowledge of the subject, willing to share it with the students.
CT based teaching.
Well-equipped Bal- Panchakarma procedure room is maintained by the department. Various Panchakarma including Kerala Panchakarma Procedures and ancillary procedures are performed in this room by the postgraduate scholars under the supervision and guidance of the staff.
The department boasts of a well-equipped, 9 bedded, level 2 NICU for the management of Preterm and Low birth weight babies and other neonatal complications. It is equipped with the latest technical phototherapy machines, open care incubators (Warmers) and respiratory support machinery. The unit is solely managed by the teaching faculty of the department.
The Department of AYUSH of the Government of India has selected the department for and sanctioned a research project for the use of Ayurvedic medicine in children suffering from CEREBRAL PALSY.
Various displays are accessible to all students throughout the working hours to enhance their knowledge and concepts.
The Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, New Delhi has selected the department for and sanctioned a 6-Day CME for training teachers of Kaumarabhritya from all over India.

Highlights

Special OPD for weight/growth disorders, developmental disorders, and neurobehavioral disorders.
Various cases of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), metabolic disorders, and congenital anomalies are treated successfully using ayurvedic medicines & Panchakarma therapies.
National and optional vaccines are administered in a special Immunized OPD that is arranged for two days a week. Vaccination of around 500-600 children/month is also undertaken.

Facility of Ananta-prashana /Suvarna-prashana (the ayurvedic immunity enhancer) is available on the designated Pushya-nakshatra day every month.
Paediatric emergencies like convulsions, shock, stroke, meningitis, etc. are are also treated in Departmental IPD.
Use of ayurvedic principles & practices like Abhyanga, Snana in the wards for neonates.
Dhupana (fumigation) of wards using various herbs or their extracts.