七月始受木精，以成其骨，皮毛初成，游其魂，能动左手。此月男向左肋动，女向右肋动。七月已足，亦
有降生成人。所以妊娠至此行步艰难。
八月始受土精，以成皮肤，形骸渐长，九窍皆成，游其魄，能动右手。此月脏腑初具，毛发俱生，元神俱
降真灵也。
九月始受石精，以成皮毛，百节毕备，三转其身。此月谷入胃，眼有光，鼻有气，耳有闻，口有味，宫室罗布，
以定生人也。
十月受气足，五脏六腑齐备，纳天地气于丹田，关节人神皆备，待时而生。其有延月而生者，富贵而寿，
有月不足者，贫贱而夭。
妊娠一月名胎胚，饮食须精熟酸美，勿受御。宜食大麦，毋食腥辛。是谓才正是月足厥阴肝脉养胎，其经
不可针灸。肝主筋及血，一月之时血行否涩不为力事，寝必安静，无令恐畏。此月经闭，无潮热疼痛，不可轻
率服药。若素体弱及惯堕胎者，一有不安即当调治而预防之。宜大安胎饮。
大安饮胎
当归（二钱） 熟地黄 白术（蜜炙） 川芎（煨） 白芍（酒炒） 续断（盐水炒） 条芩（酒炒）
砂仁（不炒、去壳） 桑寄生（各一钱） 人参 炙甘草 荆芥穗（各五分）
水一钟半，煎七分服。
如气不顺而喘，加苏梗一钱。
妊娠二月名始膏，毋食辛臊。居必静处，勿犯房劳。百节皆痛是为胎始。是月足少阳胆脉养胎，其经不可
针灸。胆主精，二月之时儿精成于胞里，当慎护之，勿惊动也。若气血不足，胎气始盛，逆动胃气，恶心、呕
吐，饮食少进，宜半夏汤。
半夏汤
陈皮（去白、盐水炒） 半夏（姜制、炒黄） 茯苓（各一钱） 子芩（酒炒） 枳壳（麸炒）
紫苏（各八分） 甘草（炙，五分）
In the seventh month, it begins to receive the essence of Wood to form its bones. The skin and hair are initially formed, the Hun (Ethereal Soul) wanders, and it can move its left hand. In this month, a male fetus moves towards the left rib, while a female fetus moves towards the right rib. By the seventh month, the fetus is fully formed with the shape of an adult, and some may be born at this time. Therefore, during pregnancy up to this stage, walking becomes difficult for the mother.
In the eighth month, it begins to receive the essence of Earth to form the skin. The body and skeleton gradually grow, all nine orifices are formed, the Po (Corporeal Soul) wanders, and it can move its right hand. In this month, the Zang-Fu organs are initially established, and all hair grows; the Yuan Shen (Original Spirit) descends, and the True Ling (Spiritual Essence) arrives.
In the ninth month, it begins to receive the essence of Stone to perfect the skin and hair. All joints are complete, and the body turns three times. In this month, food enters the stomach, the eyes have light, the nose breathes air, the ears hear sounds, and the mouth perceives tastes. The internal structures are arranged like a palace, determining the form of the newborn.
In the tenth month, the Qi is sufficient, and the Five Zang and Six Fu organs are complete. It gathers the Qi of Heaven and Earth into the Dantian. The joints and the Shen (Spirit) of the human body are all prepared, waiting for the proper time to be born. Those born when the months are full tend to be wealthy, noble, and long-lived; those born before the months are complete tend to be poor, humble, and short-lived.
The first month of pregnancy is called "Tai Pei" (Fetal Embryo). Diet must be refined, thoroughly cooked, sour, and sweet. Sexual intercourse should be avoided. Barley is suitable to eat, while fishy, pungent, and spicy foods should be avoided. This is referred to as "Cai Zheng." At this time, the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian nourishes the fetus, and acupuncture or moxibustion on this meridian is contraindicated. The Liver governs the sinews and blood. In the first month, blood flow is sluggish and obstructed, so one should not engage in strenuous labor. Sleep must be quiet, and fear and dread should be prevented. During this period, menstruation ceases, and there is no tidal fever or pain. Medication should not be taken lightly. If the constitution is inherently weak or if there is a history of habitual abortion, any sign of discomfort requires immediate regulation, treatment, and prevention. Da An Tai Yin (Great Peace Fetus-Nourishing Decoction) is suitable.
Da An Tai Yin:
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 2 qian), Shudihuang (Prepared Radix Rehmanniae, unspecified amount), Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, honey-fried), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, roasted), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, wine-fried), Xuduan (Radix Dipsaci, salt-water fried), Tiaoqin (Radix Scutellariae, wine-fried), Sharen (Fructus Amomi, unroasted, husk removed), Sangjisheng (Ramulus Taxilli, each 1 qian), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Zhigancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, unspecified amount), Jingjie Sui (Spica Schizonepetae, each 5 fen).
Boil in 1.5 zhong of water until reduced to 0.7 zhong, then take orally.
If there is qi stagnation causing asthma, add 1 qian of Sugeng (Caulis Perillae).
The second month of pregnancy is called "Shi Gao" (Beginning of Paste). Avoid pungent and fishy-smelling foods. Residence must be in a quiet place, and sexual exertion should be avoided. Pain throughout the joints indicates the beginning of the fetus. In this month, the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian nourishes the fetus, and acupuncture or moxibustion on this meridian is contraindicated. The Gallbladder governs essence. In the second month, the fetus's essence forms in the Bao Luo (Uterine Cavity); it must be carefully protected and not disturbed. If Qi and Blood are insufficient and the fetal Qi initially becomes vigorous, it may reverse and disturb Stomach Qi, causing nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite. Banxia Tang (Pinellia Decoction) is suitable.
Banxia Tang:
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, white part removed, salt-water fried), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, ginger-processed, yellow-roasted), Fuling (Poria, each 1 qian), Ziqin (Radix Scutellariae, wine-fried), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii, bran-fried), Zisu (Folium Perillae, each 8 fen), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, 5 fen).