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After conception, one must not reach for objects at high places, as this may injure the fetal qi and cause the fetus to move restlessly in the abdomen. If this prohibition is violated, simply bending the waist for a moment will allow the fetal qi to settle naturally.

Within three days postpartum, Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood) should be taken urgently, two or three doses. If pain caused by blood stasis masses has not subsided, take a few more doses, and the pain will naturally dissipate and stop.

If the postpartum period coincides with hot summer months, follow the previous instructions to take Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood) to eliminate pain from blood stasis masses. Externally, wear cotton clothing to keep the abdomen warm. If warmth is neglected, even if medicine is taken, the pain from blood stasis masses will not disperse.

Postpartum, bowel movements may remain unsmooth for eight or nine days or more; this is due to deficiency of blood and dryness of the intestines. One should take more Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood), adding Hema Ren (Cannabis Seed) to moisten and promote bowel movement.

After taking Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) to a certain dosage, bowel movements will naturally become smooth. If there is deficiency, add Renshen (Radix Ginseng). Do not use Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) or Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) etc.

Within seven days postpartum, if cold or cool substances are ingested, causing severe pain from congealed blood stasis, add Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi) five or six fen into Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood). For those over half a month or a month experiencing pain from congealed masses, Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction to Supplement the Middle and Augment the Qi) is suitable.

Postpartum, one must not live alone, lest it lead to empty fright. One must not scrape the tongue coating, lest it damage Heart qi. One must not brush teeth vigorously, lest it cause blood rebellion. One must not crave alcohol; violating this taboo lightly leads to corrupted blood flow and menstrual disturbance, while severely it can lead to death from blood rushing upward. When taking Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Generating New Blood), it must be mixed with Tongbian (Urine of a healthy boy); drinking it this way yields the best effect. Avoid all fruits and melons; peaches are particularly harmful. Within seven days postpartum, do not wash the lower body. Within thirteen days, when qi and blood have not yet stabilized, strictly avoid combing hair and washing. Within one to two months, strictly avoid extreme joy or anger. Regulate diet, balance cold and warmth, prohibit sexual desire, and abstain from labor. In summer, avoid craving coolness and using fans; though the violation seems slight as an autumn hair, the resulting illness is heavy as a mountain. How can one not be cautious?

Caizhi (Grass Paper), Youzhi (Oiled Paper), Youzhu (Oily Candle), Tan (Charcoal), Cu (Vinegar), Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), Guiyuan (Arillus Longan - steamed long enough over rice and decocted, greatly tonifies), Renshen (Radix Ginseng - stewed in boiling water, its nature acts swiftly on limbs to assist strength), Chijin (Gold Leaf - use seven or eight pieces of Guiyuan per prescription, boil separately one pill, take postpartum to calm the mind), Tongbian (Urine of a healthy boy - add three parts boiling water per cup, mix with one or two spoons of Jiangzhi [Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice] and drink). Erbao Tang (Two Treasures Decoction, i.e., Shenxiao Fang for Preserving Fetus), Xionggui Tang (Chuanxiong and Danggui Decoction), Foshou San (Buddha's Hand Powder - medicinal materials must be selected authentic and prepared according to the prescription).