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If a woman's menstruation has been absent for more than forty to fifty days, or if there is occasional slight vaginal bleeding, or if the pulse is not palpable, this method can be used to verify pregnancy in cases of doubt. Grind Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) into a fine powder, mix with water decocted from Artemisia Argyi Herb (Aiye), and take two qian on an empty stomach. If slight movement is felt within the abdomen, it is pregnancy; if no movement is felt, it is not. Alternatively, refer to external signs, such as aversion to food, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, or fatigue and desire to lie down. Even if the constitution is normal and typical pregnancy pulses are not present, as long as the six pulses are harmonious, it should still be considered pregnancy. This is what is referred to as "the person shows signs of illness but the pulse does not." Simply administer several doses of blood-nourishing and fetal-securing herbs, and the pregnancy pulse will naturally appear.

Anwei Dingtai San (Stomach-Calming Fetal-Securing Powder)
Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 1 qian)
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 0.7 qian)
Amomi Fructus (Sharen, 0.5 qian)
Poria (Fuling, 1 qian)
Angelica Sinensis Radix (Danggui Shen, 0.8 qian)
Agastache Herba (Huoxiang, 0.3 qian)
Zingiberis Recens Rhizoma (Laojiang, 1 slice)
Fried Rice (Chaomi, 2 qian)
Decoct in water and take orally. If there is nausea accompanied by expectoration of phlegm, add Pinelliae Preparata Rhizoma (Banxia, 0.5 qian).

(Since conception has occurred, one must exercise caution.)
Items such as eggs, rooster meat, glutinous rice, and ginger are said in ancient texts to be things to avoid. These are common household foods, making it difficult to completely abstain from them. However, since eggs and glutinous rice have nourishing and tonifying effects, why must they be avoided? Nevertheless, consuming chicken meat together with glutinous rice may cause the child to develop tapeworms (Cestoda). Consuming fermented soybean paste together with Agastache Herba primarily leads to miscarriage. Consuming Monopterus albus flesh together with frog meat results in a child who is inevitably mute. Frogs and toads belong to the category of insects/worms and resemble human form; thus, both men and women should not consume them. There are many foods in the world; why eat these creatures? Moreover, if men consume them, it leads to seminal emission and scanty offspring. If women consume them, their children will have short lifespans. Furthermore, when frogs are killed, they hold their heads and cry out, sounding like infant wails, which is heartbreaking. Those who sell frog meat often lack descendants. From this perspective, one can refrain from eating them. Consuming donkey or horse meat may lead to prolonged gestation and difficult labor. Consuming crab often results in breech presentation. Consuming rabbit meat causes cleft lip in the child. Consuming rooster meat leads to children who cry frequently. Consuming carp causes children to develop malnutrition syndromes (Gan syndrome). Consuming wild beast meat causes children to develop strange diseases. Consuming excessive amounts of roasted, fried, or pan-fried foods causes children to develop sores and toxins. Consuming duck meat together with mulberries causes coldness in the heart and abdominal pain in the child. All these have proven effective and must be strictly prohibited. In summary, pregnant women should maintain mental purity and tranquility, engage in mild exertion, purchase living creatures to release, avoid watching theatrical performances, do not observe bizarre sights, avoid anger, refrain from frivolous joking, and eliminate delusional thoughts. Diet should consist only of ordinary home-cooked meals. Walking should not be hurried, steps should not be heavy, climbing high to pick up objects should be avoided, and carrying heavy loads lightly/frivolously should be avoided. Those who can read and frequently study classics will naturally give birth to children who are intelligent, refined, and long-lived.