JMVRI Issue Number 11
JMVRI Issue Number Eleven is a themed issue focusing on psychology and mental health with papers on Vedic psychology and the Bhagavad-Gita; a personal case study of motherhood considering the nurturing of mothers through Maharishi Ayur-Veda, and Maharishi Ayur-Veda and its expertise in preventive medicine, promotion of ideal health, including mental health, and the development of higher states of consciousness.
JMVRI Paper 11.2
Nurturing Mothers through Maharishi Vedic Science: A Personal Account of Motherhood
Author: Natalie Delfiner
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Citation: Delfiner, N. (2019). Nurturing mothers through Maharishi Vedic Science: A personal account of motherhood. Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute, 11, 63-99.
Introduction
The challenges facing new mothers are many and varied. According to the Department of Health of the Government of Western Australia (2019), these challenges can range from ‘baby blues’, adjustment problems, attachment problems, anxiety, depression, and postpartum psychosis (puerperal psychosis). This personal account of motherhood addresses these challenges and proposes a support program with the potential to nourish and empower the lives of new mothers. A focus of my account will be the knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Science, derived from the ancient Vedic tradition, with an investigation into how its practical application can benefit the mental health of new mothers. I will explore the importance of three interlinked areas of mental health—consciousness, Maharishi Ayur-Veda and community—and show how enlivening these vital aspects of life can provide a much-needed solution to the well-being and enjoyment of this most precious moment in life—the birth of a child.