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An Tai Fang (Fetus-Anchoring Decoction): For restless fetus, accompanied by abdominal pain, lower back pain, or poor appetite, this formula is suitable. It is most effective to take several doses regularly between the fifth and sixth months of pregnancy.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen, double dose for deficiency), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (1 qian, stir-fried with soil), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (5 fen), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (3 fen), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (1 qian), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (8 fen), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (1 qian, stir-fried).
If abdominal pain occurs, double the dosage of Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba); if lower back pain occurs, add Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex) and Chuan Duan (Dipsaci Radix) stir-fried with salt water; if there is internal heat and thirst, remove Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus) and add Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix); if vaginal bleeding ("seeing red") occurs, add Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix) and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) stir-fried with wine.

Another Formula:
Dang Gui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix - root body) (1.5 qian), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (7 fen), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (1 qian, stir-fried), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) (1 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (1.5 qian), Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (1 qian).
If lower bleeding occurs, add Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen) and E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini); if abdominal pain occurs, add Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) and Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus); if morning sickness (E Zu) occurs, add Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) and remove Di Huang.

Formula for Tai Lou (Fetal Leakage/Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy):
Use the shells of stir-fried ripe broad beans ground into powder. Take 3-4 qian per dose, mixed with a little rock sugar.

Formula for Retained Dead Fetus:
Pi Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) 2 qian, 3 qian for robust individuals. In cold months, add Shu Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) 5 fen, half cup of wine, and one cup of Tong Bian (Child's Urine). Boil for two or three boils and take warm.

Formula for Retained Placenta (Tai Yi Bu Xia):
Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) 3 qian, Kui Zi (Abutili Semen) 5 qian. Decoct in water and take.

Postpartum Abdominal Distension and Constipation, Bloating and Qi Stagnation, Restlessness in Sitting and Lying:
Da Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) stir-fried into powder. Take one he (unit of volume), mixed with aged wine. Another method: Take 3 qian per dose.

Postpartum Purplish Face: This is due to evil blood rushing upward causing Qi congestion, resulting in inability to close the eyes.
Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) (1 liang, stir-fried until charred).
Decoct in Tong Bian (Child's Urine) and take.

Postpartum Black Face: This is due to evil blood entering the lungs, causing asthma and near-death state.
Su Mu (Sappan Lignum) (1 liang).
Decoct in water (three zhong to one zhong), mix with 5 qian of fine Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) powder and take.

Treatment for Postpartum Lochia Discharge Not Ceasing with Fever:
Take one young rooster. Kill with a bamboo knife, remove feathers and gut. Wash with aged wine. Place 1-2 liang of Yi Mu Cao Hua (Leonuri Herba flos) inside the chicken stomach. (Text implies stewing/cooking with wine).

Postpartum Blood Syncope (Xue Yun):
Cut fresh chives into pieces and put them into a bottle with a spout. Pour three bowls of vinegar into the bottle, boil it, and immediately place the spout against the nostrils of the postpartum woman to revive her.

Postpartum Uterine Prolapse (Yin Fan):
Decoct Ze Lan Ye (Lycopus Lucidus Herba) into a strong decoction for fumigation and washing to restore position.