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"Infant Grasping the Mother's Heart" refers to a difficult labor condition where the fetus tightly grips the mother's chest area in the birth canal. In this emergency, use pig heart blood, mix with five qian of Ru Xiang (Frankincense), and administer with boiled wine; the infant's hands will then open. If the placenta fails to descend, use one liang of Hua Rui Shi (Flower Porphyry Stone) and four liang of Liu Huang (Sulfur). Place them in a jar, seal firmly with salt mud, calcine, and grind into powder. Mix one qian with child's urine and wine to take orally; the placenta will then be expelled. When the placenta has not yet descended, the parturient can push her own hair into her mouth, assuming a posture resembling vomiting, which will cause the placenta to drop naturally.

In cases where amniotic fluid has dried up and the fetus refuses to descend, urgently administer a large dose of Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) with one or two he of Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), decocted with flowing water, and drink frequently. The fetus will then descend along with the fluid. This is known as the method of "urgently opening branch rivers." For those with deficiency, add Ren Shen (Ginseng Root).

*Zhun Sheng* records: For placental retention, heat a clay oil lamp cup on fire, place it upside down on the parturient's umbilicus, and have a man press his foot against the cup to hold it steady; the placenta will then descend. This is a rural method that proves effective.

Failure of the pubic symphysis to open (Jiao Gu Bu Kai) may result from inherent weakness of Yuan Qi (Primal Qi) and lack of prenatal care, leading to an inability of Qi and Blood to circulate. Use Jia Wei Xiong Gui Tang (Modified Chuanxiong and Angelica Decoction) with one liang of Zha Shu Zhi (Zelkova Branch), administered in a large dose. Externally, apply Ma You (Sesame Oil) mixed with Hua Shi Mo (Talcum Powder) into the vaginal opening; the pubic symphysis will gradually open.

Da Sheng San (Da Sheng Powder), also known as Zi Su Yin (Perilla Infusion), is an excellent formula for prenatal care and a fine prescription for inducing labor.
Ingredients: Da Fu Pi (Areca Peel) three qian, Ren Shen (Ginseng Root), Zi Su (Perilla Leaf), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Dang Gui Shen (Angelica Sinensis Root Tip), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Bai Shao (White Peony Root) each five fen, Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root) two qian.
Additions: Add seven Huang Yang Tou (Buxus Head), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) each five fen, and five stalks of Qing Cong (Green Onion). Decoct in water and take orally. (This formula tonifies the middle and moves stagnation, capable of expelling dead fetuses.)

Wei Ling Tang (Stomach and Spleen Regulating Decoction)
Ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Guang Pi (Tangerine Peel), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Fu Ling (Poria) each one and a half qian, Zhu Ling (Polyporus) one qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) six fen, Guan Gui (Cinnamon Bark) five fen, one slice of Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct in water.

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Unblocking Hero Powder)
Ingredients: Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Spike), Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem), Shan Zhi (Gardenia Fruit), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), Da Huang (Rhubarb Rhizome), Pu Xiao (Mirabilite), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Dang Gui Shen (Angelica Sinensis Root Tip), Hua Shi (Talcum), Bo He (Mint Leaf), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit).

Hei Shen San (Black Divine Powder) treats placental retention.
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Sinensis Root Tail), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), Pu Huang (Typha Pollen), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Pao Jiang (Roasted Ginger), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Hei Dou (Black Soybean) half sheng, stir-fried.
Administration: Take with child's urine as a vehicle.

Shen Xian Ju Bao Dan (Immortal Treasure Gathering Pill)
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Ru Xiang (Frankincense), Wu Ling Zhi (Trogopterus Dung), Hu Po (Amber), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Liu Huang (Sulfur), Hua Rui Shi (Flower Porphyry Stone), Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome), Hei Long (Charred Dragon Bone), Bai Cao Shuang (Ash of Hundred Herbs).

Ming Dan (Life-Rescuing Pill) treats retained dead fetus.
Ingredients: Tao Ren (Peach Seed), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), Guan Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Fu Ling (Poria), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex).

Yang Wei Tang (Stomach-Nourishing Decoction) treats E Zu (Morning Sickness/Nausea of Pregnancy).
Ingredients: Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Fu Ling (Poria), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Huo Xiang (Patchouli Herb), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Xiang Fu (Cyperus Rhizome).
Administration: Add three slices of Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and two dates (Da Zao). Decoct in water.

Wu Ji San (Five Accumulations Powder) (See previous section)
An Tai Yin (Fetus-Calming Infusion) (See previous section)

Kou Lian Wan (Toosendan Pill)
Ingredients: Kou Lian (Toosendan Fruit, crushed and soaked in wine), Hui Xiang (Fennel Fruit, stir-fried), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root) in equal parts.
Preparation: Grind into powder, bind with wine paste to form pills.

Miao Xiang San (Wonderful Fragrance Powder) (See postpartum section)
Qing Hun San (Clear Soul Powder) (See postpartum section)