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Kaumarabhritya · Paper I · Topic 4

Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk)

SubjectKaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 4 TermI Weightage11 marks (topics 4–5 together) Hours5 LH · 5 NLHT · 4 NLHP Topic ID3/kaumarabhritya/1-4

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Stanyotpatti (physiology of lactation), Stanya Guna, Shuddha Stanya Lakshana (Qualities of normal Breast Milk), Piyusha (Colostrum), Composition and types of breastmilk
  2. 2Stanyapana (breastfeeding), techniques and contraindications of breastfeeding
  3. 3Stanya Abhava and Complementary feeding
  4. 4Stanyapanayana
  5. 5Stanya Dusti, Stanya Kshaya and Stanya Vruddi
  6. 6Stanyadushti Rogas-Ksheeralasaka, Ahiputana and Kumarashosha
  7. 7Concept and practice of Prashana

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Stanya. Explain the process of Stanyotpatti and the physiology of lactation. Enlist Stanya Guna and Shuddha Stanya Lakshana. Enumerate properties of normal breast milk. Define colostrum and enlist the advantages.
  • Explain the Advantages of Breastfeeding. Recognize the wrong practices of Breastfeeding. Identify Complementary feeding arrangements in the absence of Stanya. Identify Complementary feeding arrangements in the absence of Breastmilk. Explain Stanyapanayana.
  • Demonstrate techniques of breastfeeding.
  • Identify Complementary feeding arrangements in the absence of Stanya.
  • Discuss Complementary feeding arrangements in absence of Breastmilk
  • Discuss the Complementary feeding arrangements in the absence of breast milk
  • Explain Nidana, Bheda, Lakshana and Chikitsa of Stanya Dushti. Explain Nidana, Lakshana of Stanya Vriddhi and Kshaya. Recite Stanya Vardhaka Gana and Stanya Shodhana Gana.
  • Analyse Nidana, Lakshana of Stanya Vriddhi and Kshaya. Perform Stanya Pareeksha.
  • Enlist the Diseases due to Stanyadushti. Explain Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana and Chikitsa of Ksheeralasaka. Explain Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana and Chikitsa of Ahiputana/GudaKutta.
  • Explain Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana and Chikitsa of Kumarashosha. Describe etiopathogenesis, features, investigations and management of Lactose Intolerance. Explain method and practices of Swarnaprashana.
  • Analyse the scientific benifits of Swarnaprashana.
  • Prepare and Administer Swarnaprashana
  • Participate in breast feeding week celebration.
  • Analyse Ksheeralasaka with Malnutrition and Chronic GI diseases in Breastfeeding babies.

Notes

Detailed notes for Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk) are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Number of Stanya dushti described by Charaka is
  1. A. 5
  2. B. 8
  3. C. 10
  4. D. 12

Answer: B — Vaivarnya, Vairasya, Phenasanghata, Vaigandhya, Pichchhilya, Snehadhikya, Atiguru and Ruksha (8).

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Important questions

  • LAQ Describe Stanya dushti – types, causes, effects on the child and management. (Practice)