Shiva Trust's
Shivajirao Pawar Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Center
Pachegaon Road, Pachegaon, Maharashtra 413725
MUHS Code: 123124 | NCISM Code: 0721
Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)
Nurturing healthy childhood growth and child care, integrating classical Ayurvedic wellness practices with contemporary pediatric medicine.
Pediatrics & Child Healthcare
Kaumarbhritya is the branch of Ayurveda devoted to Pediatrics and Child Healthcare. The department focuses on the growth, development, nutrition, prevention, and management of diseases in infants, children, and adolescents.
Students learn about neonatal care, breastfeeding, immunization, developmental milestones, nutritional requirements, and pediatric disorders. The department emphasizes preventive healthcare and early intervention for childhood illnesses.
Clinical exposure enables students to understand the unique healthcare needs of children and develop skills for pediatric diagnosis and management. Ayurvedic principles of child healthcare are integrated with contemporary pediatric practices. The department contributes to the promotion of healthy childhood development and preventive pediatric healthcare.
Childhood Growth & Care Pillars
Ayurvedic pediatrics tracks physiological development alongside specialized dietary and immunity protocols:
Neonatal Care
Navajata Shishu Paricharya (newborn care) and breastfeeding/dietetic guidelines for healthy development
Immunization & Vala
Ayurvedic immunomodulatory therapies (Swarnaprashana) to boost childhood immunity
Milestone Tracking
Assessing physical/mental growth milestones and early detection of developmental disorders
Pediatric OPD & Clinical Services
Students undergo comprehensive bedside and clinical training across child healthcare divisions:
Pediatric OPD & Wards
Diagnosis and clinical management of common childhood respiratory, digestive, and skin disorders.
Swarnaprashana Camps
Specialized public health camps providing traditional liquid-gold immunity booster drops for children.
Students study contemporary pediatric medicines, vaccinations, and emergency procedures alongside traditional Ayurvedic herbs (like Brahmi, Shankhapushpi) for cognitive and physical development.
Department Gallery
Pediatric OPD & Child Care Models
Children care and health check-up
Key Learnings & Focus
- Newborn care protocols (Navajata Shishu)
- Assessment of childhood growth milestones
- Swarnaprashana immunity-boosting methods
- Formulating child-safe herbal dosages
- Preventive childhood pediatric regimens