（论二首 方四首 法二首）
论曰∶何以知妇人妊娠？脉平而虚者，乳子法也。经云，阴搏阳别，谓之有子。此是血
气和调，阳施阴化也。诊其手少阴脉动甚者，妊子也。少阴，心脉也。心主血脉，又肾名胞
门、子户，尺中，肾脉也，尺中之脉，按之不绝，法妊娠也。三部脉沉浮正等，按之无绝者，
有娠也。
妊娠初时，寸微小，呼吸五至。三月而尺数也。
妊娠四月，欲知男女者，左疾为男，右疾为女，左右俱疾为产二子。又法，左手沉实为
男，右手浮大为女，左右手俱沉实，猥生二男，俱浮大猥生二女。尺脉若左偏大为男，右偏
大为女，左右俱大产二子，大者如实状。又法，左手尺中浮大者男，右手尺中沉细者女。若
来而断绝者，月水不利。又法，左右尺俱浮为产二男，不然，女作男生。俱沉为产二女，不
尔男作女生。又法，得太阴脉为男，得太阳脉为女，太阴脉沉，太阳脉浮。又遣妊娠人面南
行远，复呼之，左回首者是男，右回首者是女。又妇人妊娠，其夫左乳房有核是男，右乳房
有核是女。
妊娠欲知将产者，怀妊离经，其脉浮，设腹痛引腰脊，为今出也。但离经者不病也。又
法，欲生，其脉离经，夜半觉痛，日中则生也。
论曰∶凡妇人虚羸，血气不足，肾气又弱，或当风饮冷太过，心下有痰水者，欲有胎而
喜病阻。所谓欲有胎者，其人月水尚来，颜色、肌肤如常，但苦沉重，愦闷不欲饮食，又不
知其患所在，脉理顺时平和，则是欲有娠也。如此经二月，日后便觉不通，则结胎也。阻病
者，患心中愦愦，头重眼眩，四肢沉重，懈惰不欲执作，恶闻食气，欲啖咸酸果实，多卧少
起，世谓恶食。其至三四月日以上，皆大剧吐逆，不能自胜举也。此由经血既闭，水渍于脏
，脏气不宣通，故心烦愦闷，气逆而呕吐也。血脉不通，经络痞涩，则四肢沉重，挟风则头
目眩也。觉如此候者，便宜服半夏茯苓汤，数剂后将茯苓丸痰水消除便欲食也。既得食力，
体强气盛，力足养胎，母便健矣。古今治阻病，方有十数首，不问虚实冷热，长少，殆死者，
活于此方。
(Two discourses, four prescriptions, two methods)
The discourse states: How can one know if a woman is pregnant? A pulse that is level and deficient is the method for bearing children. The Classics state, "When the Yin pulse beats vigorously and differs from the Yang, it is called having a child." This indicates harmonious Qi and Blood, with Yang exerting its influence and Yin transforming it. If the pulse of the Hand-Shaoyin (Heart Meridian) moves particularly rapidly, it indicates pregnancy. Shaoyin refers to the Heart pulse. The Heart governs the vessels and blood; additionally, the Kidney is named the Gate of the Uterus (Bao Men) and the Door of the Child (Zi Hu). The Chi position reflects the Kidney pulse; if the Chi pulse feels unceasing upon pressure, this is the sign of pregnancy. If the pulses at the Cun, Guan, and Chi positions are equal in depth (floating or sinking), and feel unceasing upon pressure, it indicates conception.
At the beginning of pregnancy, the Cun pulse is minute and small, with five beats per respiration. By the third month, the Chi pulse becomes rapid.
During the fourth month of pregnancy, to determine the sex of the fetus: if the left hand pulse is rapid, it is a male; if the right hand pulse is rapid, it is a female; if both hands are rapid, twins will be born. Another method: if the left hand pulse is deep and solid, it is a male; if the right hand pulse is floating and large, it is a female; if both hands are deep and solid, two males will be born; if both are floating and large, two females will be born. If the Chi pulse is larger on the left, it is a male; if larger on the right, it is a female; if both are large, twins will be born, feeling full and solid. Another method: if the Chi position on the left hand is floating and large, it is a male; if the Chi position on the right hand is deep and fine, it is a female. If the pulse comes and cuts off abruptly, menstrual flow is obstructed. Another method: if both Chi pulses are floating, two males will be born; otherwise, a female may be mistaken for a male. If both Chi pulses are deep, two females will be born; otherwise, a male may be mistaken for a female. Another method: obtaining a Taiyin pulse indicates a male; obtaining a Taiyang pulse indicates a female. The Taiyin pulse is deep, and the Taiyang pulse is floating. Another test: have the pregnant woman walk far facing south, then call her name. If she turns her head to the left, it is a male; if to the right, it is a female. Another belief: if the husband's left breast has a nodule, it is a male; if the right breast has a nodule, it is a female.
To know if delivery is imminent during pregnancy: if the pulse deviates from the regular pattern (Li Jing Mai) and is floating, and if abdominal pain radiates to the lower back and spine, birth will occur today. The presence of the Li Jing pulse alone does not indicate disease. Another method: when birth is near, the pulse deviates from the regular pattern. If pain begins at midnight, birth will occur at noon.
The discourse states: Whenever a woman is weak and emaciated, deficient in Qi and Blood, and weak in Kidney Qi, or has been exposed to wind and consumed too much cold food or drink, leading to phlegm-fluid retention in the epigastrium, she may desire pregnancy but suffer from Pregnancy Nausea and Vomiting (E Zu Bing). For those desiring pregnancy, menstruation still occurs normally, complexion and skin appear normal, but they suffer from heaviness, mental restlessness, loss of appetite, and do not know the source of their discomfort. When the pulse is smooth and peaceful, this indicates impending conception. After two months, menstruation ceases, indicating fetal formation. Patients with E Zu Bing suffer from mental restlessness, heavy head and dizzy eyes, heavy limbs, lethargy and unwillingness to work, aversion to the smell of food, craving for salty, sour fruits, sleeping much and rising little, known in the world as "aversion to food." By the third or fourth month and beyond, severe vomiting occurs, making self-control impossible. This is because the menstrual blood has closed, water dampness infiltrates the Zang organs, and Zang Qi fails to circulate freely, causing mental restlessness and irritability, rebellious Qi leading to vomiting. Unblocked blood vessels and obstructed meridians cause heavy limbs; if complicated by Wind, dizziness of the head and eyes occurs. Upon observing these signs, one should immediately administer Banxia Fuling Tang (Pinellia and Poria Decoction). After several doses, using Fuling Wan (Poria Pill) to eliminate phlegm-fluid will restore appetite. Once nourished by food, physical strength increases, Qi becomes abundant, providing sufficient power to nourish the fetus, and the mother becomes healthy. Ancient and modern treatments for E Zu Bing include over ten prescriptions. Regardless of deficiency or excess, cold or heat, or age, almost all cases can be cured with this prescription.