Lucknow University begins course on pregnant women's welfare

Lucknow- Lucknow University has launched a diploma course in 'Garbh Sanskar' a course on how and what pregnant women must eat, wear, and behave.

The first class on 'Garbh Sanskar' was held virtually on Monday and Dr. Amita Pandey of Queen Mary's hospital and spiritual counselor Shivani Mishra gave a lecture on the importance and need for Garbh Sanskar in the present social context.

Dr. Archana Shukla, the coordinator of the course, said that as per the Vedic scriptures, Garbh Sanskar is the first of the 16 Sanskars (values) which are a part of human life.

A guideline has been prepared for this program in which students will learn about 16 values. The program mainly emphasizes family planning and nutrition value to be taken by pre