妊娠七八个月，觉胎气展大，恐患难产，宜束胎丸，以扶母气缩儿胎，使之易产。然必胎气强盛者乃可服。
又妊娠常苦难产，至七八月，心更恐惧，致胎不安。盖恐则气怯，怯则上焦闭，下焦胀，气乃不行，以致难产，
宜达生散以宽其气。
束胎丸
条芩（酒炒、勿太熟、春冬用五钱、秋七钱、夏一两）
白术（蜜炙，三两） 陈皮（二两） 茯苓（七钱五分）
为末，糊丸，每服五十丸，白汤下。
达生散
大腹皮（酒洗，二钱） 甘草（炙，一钱五分） 当归 白术（蜜炙） 白芍（各一钱） 人参 陈皮
苏叶 枳壳（麸炒） 砂仁（各五分）
水一钟半，煎七分服。
妊娠八九月，胎动不安，心腹疼痛，面目青冷，汗出，气欲绝。此由劳动用力伤胎宫，宜钩藤汤。若胎动下
血，宜胶艾芎归汤。
钩藤汤
钩藤 当归 人参 茯苓（各一钱） 桔梗（一钱五分） 桑寄生（五分）
水煎服。
胶艾芎归汤
阿胶（蛤粉炒成珠） 当归 川芎 艾叶（各二钱） 炙甘草（一钱）
水煎服。
妊娠难产多由气血虚弱，荣卫涩滞，以致之故。生不可催，只宜调和气血。气充血盈，产自无虞。若素
禀虚弱，胎素不安者，临月宜常服五福饮。若胎气逆，临褥难产者，宜保生无忧散。若素患产难者，欲缩胎易
生，宜达生散。若保
产催生屡试屡验，惟资生汤、福胎饮堪称神剂。
五福饮
人参（二三钱） 熟地黄（三四钱） 当归（二三钱） 白术（蜜炙，一钱五分） 炙甘草（一钱）
水一钟，煎七分，食前温服。
保生无忧散
当归（酒浸、炒） 枳壳（盐水炒） 川芎 木香（不见火） 白芍（酒炒） 炙甘草（各一钱半）
血余（ 、存性、另研末） 乳香（另研末，各五分）
水煎，入血余、乳香二味末药，不拘时服。
达生散
大腹皮（二钱，豆汁浸水洗四次，净，晒干） 人参 陈皮 紫苏叶 当归身 白芍（酒炒） 白术（蜜炙，
各一钱） 炙甘草（五分） 葱白（一茎）
黄杨树头七枚，春加川芎，夏加黄芩，秋冬加砂仁、枳壳。
水煎服。
资生汤
紫浓朴（姜汁炒） 蕲艾（醋炒，七分） 当归（酒洗） 川芎（各一钱五分） 川贝母（去心、另研）
菟丝子（各一钱） 川羌活 甘草（各五分） 荆芥穗 生黄 （各八分） 枳壳（麸炒，六分） 白芍（酒炒，
一钱二分） 姜（三片）
水二钟，煎八分，入川贝母末和匀，空心温服。临月服三五剂，永无难产之患。若七个月服起，七月服一
剂，八月服二剂，九月服三剂，十月服三五剂，临产再服一剂，其效如神。
福胎饮
当归（一两，酒洗） 枳壳（麸炒） 川芎（三钱） 益母草（二钱） 黄 （五钱）
水煎服。临盆将产，服此最妙。
During the seventh and eighth months of pregnancy, when the fetus grows larger and the mother fears difficult labor, Shu Tai Wan (Belly-Binding Pill) is suitable to support maternal Qi and contract the fetal body, facilitating easier delivery. However, it should only be taken if the fetal Qi is robust.
Furthermore, pregnant women often suffer from anxiety regarding difficult labor. By the seventh or eighth month, this fear intensifies, causing fetal unrest. Fear causes Qi to become timid; timidity leads to closure in the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner) and distension in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner), obstructing Qi movement and resulting in difficult labor. Da Sheng San (Life-Reaching Powder) is suitable to widen and soothe the Qi.
Shu Tai Wan (Belly-Binding Pill)
Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, processed with wine, not too cooked: 5 qian in spring/winter, 7 qian in autumn, 1 liang in summer)
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, honey-processed, 3 liang) Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 2 liang) Fuling (Poria, 7.5 qian)
Grind into fine powder, make pills with paste, take 50 pills per dose, washed down with plain warm water.
Da Sheng San (Life-Reaching Powder)
Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium, washed with wine, 2 qian) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed, 1.5 qian) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, honey-processed) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, each 1 qian) Renshen (Ginseng Radix) Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium)
Suye (Perillae Folium) Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-processed) Sharen (Amomi Fructus, each 0.5 qian)
Add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct until 0.7 zhong remains, then take.
In the eighth and ninth months of pregnancy, if there is fetal restlessness, pain in the heart and abdomen, cyanosis and coldness of the face and eyes, sweating, and a faint pulse resembling impending death, this is caused by physical exertion injuring the uterus and fetus. Gouteng Tang (Uncaria Decoction) is suitable. If fetal restlessness is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, Jiao Ai Xiong Gui Tang (Donkey-Hide Gelatin, Mugwort, Chuanxiong, and Angelica Decoction) is suitable.
Gouteng Tang (Uncaria Decoction)
Gouteng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) Renshen (Ginseng Radix) Fuling (Poria, each 1 qian) Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 1.5 qian) Sangjisheng (Taxilli Herba, 0.5 qian)
Decoct in water and take.
Jiao Ai Xiong Gui Tang (Donkey-Hide Gelatin, Mugwort, Chuanxiong, and Angelica Decoction)
Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla, fried with clam powder until bead-like) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) Aye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, each 2 qian) Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed, 1 qian)
Decoct in water and take.
Difficult labor during pregnancy is mostly due to deficiency of Qi and Blood, and stagnation of Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi. Inducing labor forcibly is inadvisable; instead, harmonizing Qi and Blood is recommended. When Qi is sufficient and Blood is full, delivery will proceed without worry. For those constitutionally weak with inherently unstable fetal Qi, Wu Fu Yin (Five-Fortune Drink) should be taken regularly near term. For those with rebellious fetal Qi leading to dystocia at term, Bao Sheng Wu You San (Protect Life and Ensure Safety Powder) is suitable. For those with a history of difficult labor who wish to contract the fetus for easier birth, Da Sheng San (Life-Reaching Powder) is suitable. To ensure smooth delivery and effective induction, Zi Sheng Tang (Nourishing Life Decoction) and Fu Tai Yin (Fetus-Nourishing Drink) are considered miraculous formulas.
Wu Fu Yin (Five-Fortune Drink)
Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 2-3 qian) Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, 3-4 qian) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2-3 qian) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, honey-processed, 1.5 qian) Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed, 1 qian)
Add 1 zhong of water, decoct until 0.7 zhong remains, take warm before meals.
Bao Sheng Wu You San (Protect Life and Ensure Safety Powder)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, soaked in wine, processed) Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, salt-water processed) Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, not exposed to fire) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-processed) Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed, each 1.5 qian)
Xueyu (Hominis Crinis Carbonisatus, carbonized, ground separately) Ruxiang (Olibanum, ground separately, each 0.5 qian)
Decoct in water, add the powders of Xueyu and Ruxiang, take at any time.
Da Sheng San (Life-Reaching Powder)
Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium, 2 qian, soaked in bean juice, washed four times, cleaned, dried) Renshen (Ginseng Radix) Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) Zisuye (Perillae Folium) Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix Cortex/Stem) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-processed) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, honey-processed, each 1 qian) Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed, 0.5 qian) Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, one stalk)
Qiangyangshu Tou (Buddlea japonica buds, seven pieces). Add Chuanxiong in spring, Huangqin in summer, Sharen and Zhike in autumn and winter.
Decoct in water and take.
Zi Sheng Tang (Nourishing Life Decoction)
Zhimu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-juice processed) Qiai (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, vinegar-processed, 0.7 fen) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wine-washed) Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, each 1.5 qian) Chuanbeimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus, core removed, ground separately)
Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, each 1 qian) Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each 0.5 qian) Jingjisui (Schizonepetae Spica) Sheng Huangqi (Astragali Radix, each 0.8 fen) Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-processed, 0.6 fen) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-processed, 1.2 qian) Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, three slices)
Add 2 zhongs of water, decoct until 0.8 zhong remains, mix in Chuanbeimu powder, take warm on an empty stomach. Taking 3-5 doses near term prevents difficult labor permanently. If started at seven months: take 1 dose in the 7th month, 2 doses in the 8th, 3 doses in the 9th, and 3-5 doses in the 10th month. Take one more dose upon onset of labor; the effect is miraculous.
Fu Tai Yin (Fetus-Nourishing Drink)
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 liang, wine-washed) Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-processed) Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 3 qian) Yimucao (Leonuri Herba, 2 qian) Huangqi (Astragali Radix, 5 qian)
Decoct in water and take. This is most excellent to take just before delivery.