凡欲产时，先以朱砂点产妇项后宛宛中，又点鼻孔间柱两旁宛宛中牛穿据处，即向
产处咒之曰，此地空闲安居产妇某姓，就此吉处，诸神拥护，百鬼速去，莫相触忤，三咒之
讫，即烧火于产处四方，以井华水四器，亦置产处四方，各横刀于水上，其刀浮磨拭之，又
法，捉一刀子，先向产处咒曰，一尺刀子七寸刃，拒以反支而治运，如此三咒讫，钉刀子着
产处地上
崔氏凡妇人产难，死生之候，母面赤舌青者，儿死母活，母面赤舌赤，口中沫出者，
母死儿活，母唇口青，口两边沫出者，母子俱死。（文仲同出第十上卷中）
广济疗难产三日不出者方。
取死鼠头烧作屑，井华水服。（千金崔氏救急同）
又方
槐子十四枚，蒲黄一合，纳酒中温服，须臾不生，更服之。（千金集验崔氏同）
又方
吞生鸡子黄三枚，并少苦酒。（崔氏集验备急文仲同）
又方
吞皂荚子二枚亦效。（千金崔氏短剧同并出第三卷中）
短剧疗产难历日，气力乏尽，不能得生，此是宿有病方。
赤小豆（二升） 阿胶（二两）
上二味，以水九升，煮豆令熟，取汁纳胶令烊，一服五合，不觉，不过再即产。（崔氏
千金同）
又方
取马衔一枚，觉痛，即令左手持之。（崔氏同）
又方
取槐东引枝，手把之。（崔氏同）
又方
手捉鸬 头，甚验。（崔氏同并出第七卷中）
集验若日月未至而欲产者方。
末知母，蜜和兔屎大，服一丸，痛不止，更一丸。（千金崔氏短剧同）
又方
取夫衣带五寸烧作灰，酒服立下。（崔氏广济文仲同并出第七卷中）
备急疗难产方。
取槐子吞三枚。（崔氏同）
又方
取凿柄入孔里者烧末，酒服之立下。（崔氏同）
又方
弓弦三寸，箭竿二寸，各烧末，酒服之。（崔氏同）
又方
取羚羊角屑烧末，酒服之。（千金崔氏同）
又若母已死，儿子不出方。
但以水银如弹丸，格口纳喉中，捧起令下，食顷又捧令起，子便落。（崔氏同）
又方
捣蒲根，绞取汁一二升，灌口中，此亦治母生子死验。（崔氏同）
又疗母子俱死者，产难及胎不动转者方。
榆白皮（三两） 葵子（五合） 甘草（炙） 桂心（各一两）
上四味切，以水四升，煮取二升，服一升。须臾不产，更服一升。忌海藻菘菜生葱。（
崔氏短剧同）
又产难数日欲绝，秘方。
书奏作两行字凡二十字文，日帝乙生子，司命勿止，即出其胞及其子，无病其母封其中
央，以朱印之，令产妇持之。（崔氏短剧同）
又产难六七日母困方
取好胶二两，清酒一升半微火烊胶纳新鸡卵一枚。
盐一寸匕，相和顿服，即产，不产更服。（崔氏同）
又产难母如死，不知人事方。
用陈葵子末三指撮，酒服口噤者，去齿下药即愈，立验。（崔氏同）
又疗妇人产难方。
书纸曰，坐为蒲，卧为鱼女属母，儿属夫，急急如律令，即产妇吞之，又书两道，两手
各执一，凡书三本。（崔氏同并出第一卷中）
救急疗产难方。
取厕前用草二七枚，烧作屑服之。（千金崔氏同崔氏云日用筹）
又方
取牛屎中大豆，书一片作入字，一片作出字，还合，吞之良。（崔氏同并出第四卷中）
千金疗难产方。
令夫唾妇口中二七过，立下。（集验崔氏同出第十卷中）
When preparing for childbirth, first apply Cinnabar (Zhusha) to the depression behind the neck of the parturient woman (Wanwanzhong), and also apply it to the depressions on both sides of the philtrum under the nostrils (Niuchuanju). Then, facing the delivery area, recite a spell: "This place is empty and peaceful, allowing the parturient woman of the [Surname] family to reside here in this auspicious spot. May all gods protect her, may all ghosts depart quickly, do not offend each other." Recite this three times. After finishing the spells, kindle fires at the four corners of the delivery area. Place four vessels of Jinghua Water (well water drawn at dawn) at the four corners of the delivery area as well. Place a knife horizontally across each vessel of water, and gently rub or polish the blades. Another method involves holding a knife and reciting a spell towards the delivery area: "A one-foot knife with a seven-inch blade, resisting the unfavorable days to treat difficult labor." Recite this three times, then nail the knife into the ground of the delivery area.
Cui Shi stated: Regarding difficult labor in women, the signs determining life and death are as follows: If the mother's face is red and the tongue is cyanotic, the fetus is dead but the mother lives; if the mother's face is red and the tongue is red, with froth coming from the mouth, the mother dies but the fetus lives; if the mother's lips and mouth corners are cyanotic, with froth coming from both sides of the mouth, both mother and child die. (Wen Zhong's view is identical, found in Volume 10, Upper Part)
Guangji Formula for treating difficult labor where the fetus has not emerged after three days.
Take the head of a dead rat, burn it to ash/powder, and take with Jinghua Water. (Identical to Qianjin Fang and Cui Shi's Jiujifang)
Another formula
Take fourteen Huai Zi (Sophora fruit), one He of Puhuang (Pollinis Typhae), put them in wine, warm and take. If birth does not occur shortly, take again. (Identical to Qianjin Jiyanshi and Cui Shi's formulas)
Another formula
Swallow three raw egg yolks, along with a small amount of Kujiu (bitter wine/vinegar). (Identical to Cui Shi's Jiyanshi Beijifang and Wen Zhong's formulas)
Another formula
Swallow two seeds of Zaojia (Gleditsia sinensis), which is also effective. (Identical to Qianjin Fang and Cui Shi's Duanjufang, both from Volume 3)
Duanjufang treats difficult labor lasting many days, where strength is exhausted and delivery cannot occur; this is a formula for cases with pre-existing conditions.
Chixiaodou (Red Bean, Coix Seed - *Note: Context implies Adzuki bean or similar diuretic*, Er Sheng) Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin, Liang)
Take these two ingredients, add nine Sheng of water, boil the beans until cooked, take the decoction, add Ejiao and melt it. Take five He per dose. If no effect is felt, taking it twice more will result in delivery. (Identical to Cui Shi's and Qianjin Fangs)
Another formula
Take one horse bit (Maxian); when pain is felt, hold it in the left hand. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Hold a branch growing eastward from a locust tree (Huai). (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Grasp the head of a cormorant (Lu'e) by hand; this is very effective. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula, from Volume 7)
Jiyanshi Formula for inducing labor before the due date.
Grind Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) into powder, mix with honey to form pills the size of rabbit droppings. Take one pill; if pain persists, take another. (Identical to Qianjin Fang and Cui Shi's Duanjufang)
Another formula
Take five Cun of the husband's belt, burn it to ash, and take with wine to induce immediate expulsion. (Identical to Cui Shi's Guangji and Wen Zhong's formulas, from Volume 7)
Beijifang for treating difficult labor.
Swallow three Huai Zi (Sophora fruits). (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Take the part of a chisel handle that fits into the hole, burn it to powder, and take with wine for immediate expulsion. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Take three Cun of bowstring and two Cun of arrow shaft, burn each to powder separately, and take with wine. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Take屑 (shavings/powder) of Lingyangjiao (Saiga Antelope Horn), burn to powder, and take with wine. (Identical to Qianjin Fang and Cui Shi's formula)
If the mother is already dead and the fetus has not emerged:
Take mercury (Shuiyin) the size of a bullet, insert it into the throat via the mouth, lift the head to let it slide down. After a meal time, lift the head again to let it rise; the fetus will then drop. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula
Pound Radix Typhonii (Pugen), squeeze out one to two Sheng of juice, and pour it into the mouth. This is also an effective treatment for maternal death after childbirth. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula for treating simultaneous death of mother and child, or difficult labor with non-moving fetus:
Yubai pi (Cortex Ulci), San Liang Kui Zi (Abutilon Seeds), Wu He Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted), Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart), Yi Liang each.
Cut the four herbs, add four Sheng of water, boil to obtain two Sheng of decoction. Take one Sheng. If birth does not occur shortly, take another Sheng. Avoid consuming Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Chinese Cabbage), and raw Cong (Scallion/Garlic). (Identical to Cui Shi's Duanjufang)
Another secret formula for difficult labor lasting several days, nearing exhaustion:
Write a text in the format of a memorial, two lines totaling twenty characters: "Di Yi gave birth to a son, Siming (God of Life) do not stop, immediately expel the placenta and the child, let the mother be without illness." Seal the center, stamp it with Cinnabar (Zhusha), and have the parturient woman hold it. (Identical to Cui Shi's Duanjufang)
Another formula for difficult labor lasting six to seven days with maternal exhaustion:
Take two Liang of high-quality gelatin (Jiao), one and a half Sheng of clear wine, melt the gelatin over low heat, add one fresh chicken egg.
Add one Bi (measure) of salt, mix and take all at once. Delivery will follow; if not, take again. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula for difficult labor where the mother appears dead and is unconscious:
Use three finger-crowns (San Zhi Cuo) of powder from aged Kui Zi (Abutilon seeds), take with wine. For those with trismus (lockjaw), remove teeth to administer medicine; it works immediately. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula)
Another formula for treating female difficult labor:
Write on paper: "Sitting makes Pu (mat), lying makes Fish. Female belongs to Mother, Child belongs to Father. Act quickly according to the law." Have the parturient woman swallow it. Write two more copies, holding one in each hand. In total, write three copies. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula, from Volume 1)
Jiujifang for treating difficult labor.
Take fourteen pieces of grass used in front of the toilet, burn to powder, and take. (Identical to Qianjin Fang and Cui Shi's formula; Cui Shi notes it is daily use count)
Another formula
Take large beans from cow dung. Write the character "Ru" (Enter) on one piece and "Chu" (Exit) on another. Combine them and swallow; this is good. (Identical to Cui Shi's formula, from Volume 4)
Qianjin Fang for treating difficult labor.
Have the husband spit into the wife's mouth fourteen times (two sets of seven); the fetus will be expelled immediately. (Identical to Jiyanshi and Cui Shi's formula, from Volume 10)