千金论曰，产妇虽是秽恶，然将痛之时，及未产已产。并不得令死丧污秽家人来视之，
则生难，若已产者，则伤儿也。又凡妇人产乳，忌反支月，若值此月，当在牛皮上若灰上，
勿令
又凡产不依产图，脱有犯触于后母子皆死，若不至死即母子俱病，庶事皆不称心能依图
无犯触，母子即得无疾，子即易养。
又凡欲产时，特忌多人瞻视，唯得三二人在旁，待总产讫。即告语众人也，若人众令人
难产。
又凡产妇，第一不得匆匆惧怕旁人极须少静，皆不得预缓预急。忧悒忧悒。则难产。若
腹痛眼中火生。此儿回转未即生也儿生讫，一切人及母皆忌问是男是女。儿胎落地，即急取
口中恶物，与新汲并水五合咽。忌与暖汤物，亦勿令母看视秽污。
又产妇慎热食热药热面，食常识此，饮食当如人肌温温也。（并出第二卷中）
千金令易产方。
凡欲临产时，先脱寻常所着衣，以笼灶头及灶口，令至密，即易生，神验。
又方
生地黄汁半升，生姜汁半合煎热顿服。
又方
烧药杵令赤，纳酒中饮之。（短剧同并出第二卷中）
短剧预服散，令易生，母无疾病，未生一月日前预服过三十日行步动作如故儿生堕地，
皆不自觉，甘草散方。
甘草（八分炙） 黄芩 大豆黄卷 粳米 麻子仁 干姜 桂心（各二分） 吴茱萸（二
分） 上八味捣散，酒服方寸匕。日三。（千金同）
又疗妇人易生产，飞生丸方。
飞生（一枚） 槐子 故弩箭羽（各十四枚）
上三味捣末，蜜丸桐子大，以酒服二丸，即易产。
又方
取蛇蜕皮着衣带中，鉴鼻系衣带，临欲产时，左手持马衔，右手持飞生毛，令易产。（
并出第七卷中）
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) states that although the parturient is in a state of impurity, during the time of impending labor pains, as well as before and after delivery, one must not allow family members who have been contaminated by death or mourning to visit. Otherwise, difficult labor will occur; if delivery has already taken place, the infant will be harmed. Furthermore, for women undergoing childbirth and lactation, it is taboo to give birth during the "Fan Zhi Month" (a month where the first day of the lunar calendar clashes with the earthly branches). If this month coincides with delivery, one should lie on cowhide or ash, and avoid... [text appears incomplete, inferred meaning: avoiding contact with unclean substances].
If childbirth does not follow the guidelines of the "Parturition Chart," violating taboos may result in the death of both mother and child. Even if death does not occur, both may fall ill, and all affairs will go unsatisfactorily. By following the chart and avoiding violations, mother and child will remain healthy, and the child will be easy to raise.
Additionally, when labor is approaching, it is particularly taboo to have many people watching. Only two or three people should be present nearby. Inform the crowd only after delivery is completely finished. A large crowd can cause difficult labor.
Moreover, the parturient must not be rushed or fearful; bystanders must maintain silence. One should neither act prematurely slow nor prematurely hasty. Sorrow and depression can lead to difficult labor. If abdominal pain occurs accompanied by a sensation of fire in the eyes, this indicates the fetus is turning but has not yet delivered. After the baby is born, everyone, including the mother, must refrain from asking whether the infant is male or female. Immediately after the infant's body touches the ground, remove any foul matter from the mouth and feed five he of newly drawn well water. It is taboo to provide hot soup or food, and the mother should not view any impure substances.
Furthermore, the parturient should be cautious with hot food, hot medicines, and hot noodles. Daily dietary practices should adhere to this principle; food temperature should be warm, akin to human skin temperature. (All above excerpts are from Volume II.)
Prescriptions from *Qianjin Fang* for facilitating easy delivery.
When approaching labor, first remove ordinary clothing. Cover the stove head and stove opening with a cage, making it airtight. This facilitates easy delivery and is highly effective.
Another prescription:
Ban Sheng Di Huang Zhi (Half Liter of Juice of *Radix Rehmanniae Preparata*), Ban Jiang Sheng Zhi (Half He of Ginger Juice). Heat and take in one dose.
Another prescription:
Burn the pestle until red-hot, then place it in wine and drink. (Same as the prescription in *Duan Ju*, both from Volume II.)
*Yufu San* (Premature Administration Powder) from *Duan Ju* facilitates easy delivery and ensures the mother remains disease-free. Begin taking this powder thirty days prior to the expected delivery date. For thirty days, walking and movement remain normal. The infant feels no pain upon falling to the ground at birth. Prescription for Gan Cao San (Licorice Powder):
Gan Cao (Eight Fen, processed with honey), Huang Qin, Da Dou Huang Juan, Jing Mi, Ma Zi Ren, Gan Jiang, Gui Xin (Each Two Fen), Wu Zhu Yu (Two Fen).
Grind these eight ingredients into a powder. Take one Fang Cun Bi (square-inch measure) with wine. Three times daily. (Same as in *Qianjin Fang*).
Another prescription for facilitating easy delivery in women: Fei Sheng Wan (Fei Sheng Pill).
Fei Sheng (One piece), Huai Zi, Gu Nu Jian Yu (Each Fourteen pieces).
Grind these three ingredients into powder. Form pills the size of tung tree seeds using honey. Take two pills with wine to facilitate easy delivery.
Another prescription:
Place shed snake skin (*She Tui*) within the sash. Tie it near the nose. When labor is imminent, hold a horse bit (*Ma Xian*) in the left hand and feathers of Fei Sheng in the right hand to facilitate easy delivery. (All above excerpts are from Volume VII.)