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Abstract: Postpartum stress is a common yet often under-addressed issue faced by new mothers, manifesting in physical, emotional, and psychological challenges after childbirth. These stressors can include fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, and depression, significantly impacting the health and well-being of the mother and her bond with the newborn. In modern medical settings, postpartum care predominantly focuses on physical recovery, but Ayurveda offers a more holistic approach, emphasizing the restoration of balance in the mind, body, and spirit. According to Ayurveda, this phase is marked by an imbalance in Vata dosha--the element of movement and change--which becomes aggravated due to the physical strain of childbirth. The disturbance of Vata can lead to emotional instability, anxiety, and overall fatigue. To manage postpartum stress through Ayurveda. Ayurveda texts were reviewed to manage the postpartum stress. Databases such as PubMed, Shodhganga, and Ayush Research Portal, were searched using keywords like Stress, Sutika Paricharya, Postpartum Ayurveda.Ayurvedic understanding of postpartum stress and highlights how its holistic approaches offer significant benefits in managing this challenging period.