妊娠六月，始受金精，以成其筋。宜小劳，毋逸欲。毋食鸟兽肉，是谓变腠理纫筋，以养其力，以坚背膂。
是月足阳明胃脉养胎，其经不可针灸。胃主口目，此时儿口目皆成。调五味，食甘美，毋太饱。是月胎气不和，
卒有所动不安，或腹痛或胀闷，宜安胎和胜饮。
安胎和胜饮
当归（二钱） 白术（蜜炙，一钱五分） 黄芩（酒炒） 白芍（酒炒） 砂仁（炒去衣） 茯苓
续断（酒蒸，各一钱） 炙甘草（五分）
水一钟半，煎七分服，六日进一服。
妊娠七月，始受木精，以成其骨。劳身摇肢，毋使安逸，动作屈伸，以运血气。居燥处，饮食避寒。食稻
粱，以密腠理，是谓养骨而坚齿。是月手太阴肺脉养胎，其经不可针灸。肺主皮毛，此时儿皮毛已成。毋多言
哭，毋洗浴，毋薄衣，毋饮冷。若胎气不安，或损伤漏血，或腹大重坠，宜清胎万全饮。
清胎万全饮
阿胶（蛤粉炒珠） 熟地黄 白芍（酒炒） 黄芩（酒炒各一钱） 续断（酒蒸） 当归（土炒） 川芎
（各一钱五分） 茯苓（炒） 荆芥（炒） 桑寄生（各八分） 炙甘草
水煎服二剂。
妊娠八月，始受土精，以成皮肤。和心静息，无使气极，是谓密腠理而光泽颜色。是月手阳明大肠脉养
胎，其经不可针灸。大肠主九窍，此时儿九窍皆成。毋食燥物，毋大怒。若胎气不安，气逆气喘，不问有无外
感，宜和胎调气饮。
和胎调气饮
陈皮（去白、炒，二钱） 黄芩（酒炒，一钱五分） 茯苓（炒） 白术（蜜炙，各一钱） 枳壳（麸炒）
苏梗（各八分） 炙甘草（五分）
In the sixth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Metal, thereby forming its tendons. It is advisable for the mother to engage in mild physical activity and avoid excessive leisure or indulgence in desires. She should not consume meat from birds or beasts; this practice helps regulate the Couli (interstitial spaces) and strengthen the tendons, nourishing physical strength and fortifying the back and spine.
During this month, the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian nourishes the fetus, and acupuncture or moxibustion on this meridian is contraindicated. The Stomach opens into the mouth and eyes; at this stage, the fetus's mouth and eyes are fully formed. One should harmonize the five flavors in diet, consuming sweet and delicious foods, but avoiding overeating. If the fetal Qi becomes disharmonious during this month, resulting in sudden restlessness, fetal movement, abdominal pain, or distension and stuffiness, An Tai He Sheng Yin (Fetus-Anchoring Harmony-Victory Decoction) is indicated.
An Tai He Sheng Yin (Fetus-Anchoring Harmony-Victory Decoction)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 2 qian) Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, honey-fried, 1.5 qian) Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae, wine-fried) Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, wine-fried) Sha Ren (Fructus Amomi, fried and husked) Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae)
Xu Duan (Radix Dipsaci, wine-steamed, each 1 qian) Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, 0.5 qian)
Add one and a half zhong of water, decoct until seven-tenths remains, and take orally. Take one dose every six days.
In the seventh month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Wood, thereby forming its bones. The mother should exert herself physically and shake her limbs, avoiding excessive comfort or ease. Movements involving flexion and extension help circulate Blood and Qi. She should reside in dry places and avoid cold foods and drinks. Consuming rice and sorghum helps to consolidate the Couli; this is referred to as nourishing the bones and strengthening the teeth. During this month, the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian nourishes the fetus, and acupuncture or moxibustion on this meridian is contraindicated. The Lung governs the skin and hair; at this stage, the fetus's skin and hair are fully formed. The mother should avoid excessive talking or crying, bathing, wearing thin clothing, or drinking cold beverages. If the fetal Qi is unstable, leading to injury with bleeding, or if the abdomen feels heavy and sinking, Qing Tai Wan Quan Yin (Clear-Fetus Complete-Safety Decoction) is indicated.
Qing Tai Wan Quan Yin (Clear-Fetus Complete-Safety Decoction)
E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, fried with clam powder into pearls) Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, wine-fried) Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae, wine-fried, each 1 qian) Xu Duan (Radix Dipsaci, wine-steamed) Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, earth-fried) Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, each 1.5 qian) Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae, fried) Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae, fried) Sang Ji Sheng (Cacumen Taxidi, each 0.8 fen) Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata)
Decoct in water and take two doses.
In the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Earth, thereby forming its skin. The mother should maintain a peaceful heart and rest quietly, avoiding extreme exhaustion of Qi; this helps consolidate the Couli and gives luster to the complexion. During this month, the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian nourishes the fetus, and acupuncture or moxibustion on this meridian is contraindicated. The Large Intestine governs the nine orifices; at this stage, the fetus's nine orifices are fully formed. She should avoid eating dry/hot-natured foods and avoid intense anger. If the fetal Qi is unstable, manifesting as rebellious Qi and wheezing/dyspnea, regardless of whether there is an external pathogenic invasion, He Tiao Diao Qi Yin (Harmonize-Fetus Regulate-Qi Decoction) is indicated.
He Tiao Diao Qi Yin (Harmonize-Fetus Regulate-Qi Decoction)
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, white pith removed, fried, 2 qian) Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae, wine-fried, 1.5 qian) Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae, fried) Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, honey-fried, each 1 qian) Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii, bran-fried) Su Geng (Caulis Perillae, each 0.8 fen) Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, 0.5 qian)