Even a casual observation of the world around us is sufficient to bring one to the conclusion that the world is in trouble. Drug abuse, smoking, alcoholism, social media and mobile addiction, suicide, divorce, crime and unemployment are some real problems of the youths and humanity. The real cause of the trouble, of course, is the human species. Clearly, mere economic, scientific and technological development is not the key to creating an ideal world of our dreams- a world of peace, joy, prosperity, harmony, love, forgiveness, trust, cooperation, beauty and environmental balance. There is something much deeper that is needed – and that is to spiritualize the very nature of the human species. There is no other way. The answer lies in our Vedic science- we must begin the task BEFORE BIRTH (Garbh Sanskar). Indeed, we must begin the task even BEFORE CONCEPTION of the child (Garbhadhan Sanskar). Preconception education, also known as Garbhadhan Sanskar, is an ancient practice rooted in the belief that the environment and circumstances surrounding conception profoundly influence the physical, mental, and spiritual development of a child. It emphasizes preparing parents-to-be, both physically and mentally, to optimize the health and well-being of the future offspring. This concept note aims to elucidate the significance of preconception education for students, highlighting its relevance in modern times and its potential to shape healthier future generations.

Prenatal education, also known as Garbh Sanskar in traditional Vedic culture, is a holistic approach that emphasizes the mental, emotional, and spiritual development of the unborn child. Rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, Garbh Sanskar recognizes the profound influence of the prenatal environment on the physical and psychological well-being of both the mother and the child. This concept note aims to explore the significance of prenatal education and propose strategies for its integration into modern prenatal care practices.

1. To promote awareness about the importance of prenatal education among expectant parents and healthcare providers.
2. To provide expectant parents with the necessary knowledge and tools to create a nurturing prenatal environment.
3. To facilitate the holistic development of the unborn child by incorporating ancient wisdom and modern scientific practices.
4. To foster a sense of connection and bonding between the parents and the unborn child.
5. To empower expectant mothers with techniques for managing stress, promoting relaxation, and ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

1. Music Therapy: Exposure to soothing music, chants, and mantras is believed to have a calming effect on both the mother and the fetus. Research suggests that listening to classical music during pregnancy can positively influence fetal development and promote relaxation in expectant mothers.
2. Yoga and Meditation: Practicing prenatal yoga and meditation not only helps in maintaining physical fitness but also aids in stress reduction and emotional well-being. These practices enhance the mother's resilience and prepare her for childbirth while promoting optimal development in the fetus.
3. Nutrition and Diet: Providing expectant mothers with guidance on proper nutrition and dietary habits is essential for the healthy growth and development of the fetus. Garbh Sanskar emphasizes the consumption of sattvic (pure) foods that are nourishing and easy to digest, thereby supporting both maternal and fetal health.
4. Positive Affirmations: Encouraging expectant parents to use positive affirmations and visualization techniques fosters a supportive and nurturing environment for the unborn child. Affirmations help in promoting a sense of positivity and well-being, which is beneficial for both the mother and the fetus.

Suvarnaprashan is an immunization procedure described in ayurveda. Suvarna is used along with herbs, medicated cow ghee and honeyin “LEEDH” (thick shake) in an "AVALEHA" form. It is given from birth till the child attains the age of 12 years at every Pushya-Nakshatra. Suvarnaprashan is a scientific ayurvedic immunization procedure. India had a knowledge about the immunity and immune power before thousand years ago. The knowledge about the permanent immunity for specific diseases of children and adults is described in Ayurveda.

1. Increases smrutti and buddhi (intellectual power and memory power).
2. Increases the digestive power of a child.
3. Protects a child from bacterial and viral infection.
Details of Counseling:
1. Pre-conception Counseling- 5 sessions
2. Pre-natal Counseling- 5sessions
3. Post-natal Counseling-5 sessions

1. Garbhadhan Sanskar (Preconception Counseling):
•	Pubertal  changes in male & female
•	Human Reproductive System
•	Marriage-love, arranged
•	Late Marriage and Late Pregnancy  
•	Infertility
•	Normal physiology of pregnant woman
•	Abnormal stages in pregnancy
•	Problems of youths, parents, family, society, country and world
•	Benefits of Preconception Education 
•	Elements of Garbhadhan(fertilization)
•	Factors affecting Garbhadhan(fertilization)
•	Preparation for  Preconception Education
•	Effect of smoking, alcohol, drug abuse  on fertility 
•	Food &  its effect on your child
•	Yoga & its effect on your child 
•	Meditation & its effect on your child
•	4 Purposes of human life
2. Garbh Sanskar(Prenatal Counseling) : 
	Problems of youths, parents, family, society, country and world
	High Risk Pregnancy
	Danger signs during pregnancy
	Garbha sanskar and its importance
	Development of fetus
	Meditation and its benefits
	Chanting and its benefits
	Music and its benefits
	Diet during pregnancy
	Yoga/exercise during pregnancy & its benefits
	Talking to the fetus and its technique
	Reading good literatures
	Daily routine to be followed during pregnancy
	Aushadhi Awaghrana 
	Garbh Pujan 
	Aashwasan 
	Vishesh Aahuti 
	Charu Pradan 

3.Post-natal Counseling
•	Upbringing the children
•	Hazard of mobile phone and television
•	Association of your children
•	Daily routine of your children
•	Benefits of outdoor games
•	Importance of moral values 
•	Don’t admit the weakness of your child
                        

Adolescent girls aged 13 to 19 years are currently facing numerous challenges. Their lives are often marked by limited education, lack of knowledge regarding social and health aspects, and minimal influence on decisions that impact their lives. Therefore, raising awareness is crucial for this population. Virtue Child Garbh Sanskar has taken initiatives to create awareness among teenage girls and boys. For this purpose, the institute is running a project named "Preconception Education Awareness Program", also known as "Garbhadhan Sanskar Sachetna Karyakram." The project aims to raise awareness about issues related to human reproductive system, pubertal changes in male & female, marriage-love and arranged , complications of late marriage and late pregnancy, factors affecting Garbhadhan(fertilization), preparation for Preconception Education in several schools and colleges across the country." Garbhadhan Sanskar (Garbh=womb ; Adhan=placing of the seed ; Sanskar=imprinting values or ethics). So Garbhadhan Sanskar means the activities by which one prepares to approach one’s wife for the purpose of conception of progeny who not only thinks for his/her family but for the whole society and nation. Only the excellent parents can produce excellent child. From the parent’s body, mind and behavior develops the fetus body, mind and behavior. The parents has to develop the same good qualities, thoughts , behavior and sanskaras in themselves as the baby they want to produce. They should not take intercourse as a means of sense gratification rather take it as their social responsibility. The husband and wife should approach each other not out of sexual desire but praying to God for the fulfillment of their ideal aim of begetting a virtue child and that ideal aim gets imprinted on the child’s subconscious mind. When both the husband & wife are well prepared physically, mentally and economically for producing the progeny then they should approach for Garbhadhan Sanskar to beget cultured, intelligent, healthy and cute desired/planned child.