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Jieguo stated: When treating diseases related to pregnancy and childbirth, one should reason from the Jueyin (Jueyin) meridian, as this is the source of the generation and transformation of ancestral Qi (Ancestral Qi refers to the innate true Qi, not the Qi derived from grain and water; the East generates Wind, Wind generates insects, and humans are also insects, hence the discussion proceeds from the perspective of Jueyin Wind-Wood). Jueyin and Shaoyang (Shaoyang) have a interior-exterior relationship. Therefore, in treatment methods, one must not damage Stomach Qi (Stomach Qi) or the functions of the Upper and Middle Jiao (Upper and Middle Jiao). There are three prohibitions: one must not induce sweating, one must not purge (purging), and one must not promote urination (promoting urination). Inducing sweating damages the Yang Qi (Yang Qi) of the Upper Jiao; purging stool causes the pulse to become rapid and disturbs the Spleen (Spleen); promoting urination leads to the internal loss of Body Fluids (Body Fluids), resulting in dryness in the Stomach (Stomach). The principle of preparing medicine is that if these three prohibitions are not violated, Ying (Ying) and Wei (Wei) will naturally harmonize, and cold and heat symptoms will cease. For example, if thirst occurs, Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) should be used (thirst after childbirth may belong to Blood Deficiency (Blood Deficiency); using Baihu Tang requires caution. Dongyuan said: Baihu Tang is contraindicated for Blood Deficiency); if Qi is weak, Huang [missing character, likely Huangqi or Renshen] should be used; if there is stabbing pain in the blood, Danggui (Angelica Sinensis) should be added; if there is abdominal pain, Shaoyao (Peony Root) should be added. Generally speaking, if postpartum illness is due to epidemic pathogens, Zengsun Chaihu Tang (Modified Bupleurum Decoction) should be used with modifications; if it is miscellaneous disease, Zengsiwu Tang (Modified Four Substance Decoction) should be used with modifications. One should carefully observe the pulse and symptoms before applying them.

The Liver stores Blood (Blood), and the Lung governs Qi (Qi). Blood becomes Ying (Ying), and Qi becomes Wei (Wei). Yin and Yang are paired without discrepancy; the harmonious communication between these two organs follows similar patterns. If Blood is deficient and Qi is prosperous, conception is impossible; if Blood is prosperous and Qi is deficient, pregnancy should occur. A faint pulse at the Cun (Cun) position, a slippery pulse at the Guan (Guan) position, and a rapid pulse at the Chi (Chi) position, flowing smoothly and coming and going like a sparrow pecking, indicate that the fetal pulse has already manifested its form, yet months of gestation remain undetected. A rapid pulse on the left indicates a male fetus; a rapid pulse on the right indicates a female fetus. Smooth and connected pulses that come and go quickly suggest pregnancy. Enlarged and corresponding pulses at both Guan positions indicate that the fetus has taken shape, which is also prior knowledge. A longitudinal pulse pattern on the left suggests bearing two boys; a transverse pulse pattern on the right suggests bearing twin girls. An inverse pulse pattern on the left suggests bearing three boys; a smooth pulse pattern on the right suggests bearing three girls. If the Cun, Guan, and Chi positions all correspond harmoniously, it indicates one boy and one girl, with distinct gender characteristics. Sometimes, the child may die while the mother survives, or the mother may die while the child survives. If the pulses in all three positions flow smoothly, with slippery and rapid qualities intermixed and vigorous, it indicates clear differentiation of excess Yang and deficiency Yin. If reverse Qi fills the chest, a floating and large pulse on the left indicates a male fetus; a deep and fine pulse on the right indicates a female fetus. All Yang pulses indicate males, and all Yin pulses indicate females; the distinctions under the fingers should be carefully counted and selected. If the pulses in all three positions are deep and regular without doubt, and the Chi position does not cease, it confirms a true pregnant woman. "Husband abandoning wife" refers to longitudinal Qi resembling fog; "wife abandoning husband" refers to transverse Qi resembling ribs. "Son overcoming mother" refers to inverse Qi interacting; "mother protecting son" refers to smooth Qi guarding. When the infant is full-term and the fetus is formed, the body may be hot and the pulse chaotic, but there is no suffering. During periods of sweating, anorexia, and vomiting, the spirit gathers and reserves within. A slippery and rapid pulse that does not scatter indicates three months of pregnancy; a rapid pulse that does not scatter alone indicates five months of pregnancy with a healthy mother. A string-tight, firm, strong, and slippery pulse indicates safety; a deep, fine, and faint pulse points to death.