一妇人怀胎，全赖血以养之，气以护之，宜时常行动，不可过于安逸，使其气血周流，
胞胎活动，自然无病。倘若久坐久卧，血凝气滞，致多难产，常见田家劳苦之妇，其产必易
，此明证也。
一宜少食煎炙浓味，以及牛、羊、驴、犬、蟹、鳖诸毒野兽，并姜、椒、辛辣热毒发物
。惟红苋菜、马齿苋最能堕胎，切不可食。常见糟糠之妇，胎前既无胎动不安之虞，而临产
从不见有难产之患，此明效也。
一宜禁止淫欲。怀孕两月即宜分床，不共夫寝。所以保养胎气，不独临产快利，生子无
胎毒，不生疮疖，且多聪明寿考。而善堕胎者，更宜戒之。试看牛、马、犬、豕，一受孕后
，绝不交合，从无堕落难产之患，人畜不同，理则一也。
一宜戒暴怒。口不可出恶言，手不可用鞭挞，恼怒最伤气血，不能养胎以致易于小产。
且怒气入胎，生子必多痼疾，是以妊娠总宜心性平和，可保胎安无病，而生子亦多温浓。
一宜少服药饵。妊妇无病，不必服药，恐不免顾此失彼之弊，即或胎动，必须按照古方
平稳之药，斟酌加减服之，切不可误听无知妇女妄用方药，若乱投安胎破气开膈之剂，为害
不小。
一忌酒醉。无论药酒、烧酒，妊娠所当禁戒，酒醉心神昏乱，以致胎动不安。
一忌负重登高。负重则气血凝，登高则气摇血动，伤胎最易，不仅有虑倾跌之患也。
一忌洗浴。凡妊娠将近临月不可洗头，不可浴身，不可濯足，最宜严戒，关系非小可也
A pregnant woman relies entirely on blood to nourish the fetus and qi (vital energy) to protect it. She should engage in regular physical activity and avoid excessive comfort or inactivity, ensuring that qi and blood circulate freely and the uterus remains active, thereby naturally avoiding illness. If one sits or lies down for prolonged periods, blood may stagnate and qi may become obstructed, leading to difficult labor. It is commonly observed that women engaged in hard field labor deliver easily; this is clear evidence.
First, one should consume less fried, roasted, and strongly flavored foods, as well as meats from animals such as cattle, sheep, donkeys, dogs, crabs, and turtles, which are considered toxic or heavy. Spicy and hot "stimulating" foods like ginger and pepper should also be avoided. Red amaranth (Hongxiancai) and purslane (Machixian) are particularly known to induce abortion and must strictly not be eaten. It is common to see poor women who eat coarse grains; they rarely experience threatened miscarriage during pregnancy and never suffer from dystocia at delivery. This is a clear demonstration of efficacy.
Second, sexual intercourse should be prohibited. From the second month of pregnancy, couples should sleep in separate beds. This preserves fetal qi (fetal vitality), ensuring smooth delivery, and results in offspring free from fetal toxins, skin sores, and boils, while also being likely to be intelligent and long-lived. Those prone to inducing abortion should especially heed this warning. Observe cattle, horses, dogs, and pigs: after conception, they do not mate, and there are no instances of abortion or difficult birth. Although humans and animals differ, the underlying principle is the same.
Third, violent anger must be avoided. One should not speak harsh words or use corporal punishment. Anger severely damages qi and blood, impairing their ability to nourish the fetus and increasing the risk of spontaneous abortion. Furthermore, if anger enters the fetus, the child is likely to suffer from chronic diseases. Therefore, during pregnancy, maintaining a calm and peaceful mind ensures fetal safety and health, resulting in children who are gentle and substantial.
Fourth, medication should be minimized. Pregnant women without illness need not take medicine, as doing so may cause unintended harm. Even if threatened miscarriage occurs, only stable, classical formulas should be used with careful modification. One must not heed ignorant women who prescribe arbitrary remedies. Indiscriminately using agents intended to stabilize the fetus, break qi stagnation, or open the chest can cause significant harm.
Fifth, intoxication by alcohol is forbidden. Whether medicinal wine or distilled spirits, all alcoholic beverages are prohibited during pregnancy. Intoxication confuses the spirit and mind, leading to fetal restlessness and threatened miscarriage.
Sixth, carrying heavy loads and climbing heights should be avoided. Carrying heavy loads causes qi and blood to stagnate, while climbing heights agitates qi and disturbs blood, both of which easily injure the fetus. There is also the danger of falling.
Seventh, bathing is contraindicated. In the month approaching delivery, one must not wash the head, bathe the body, or wash the feet. This strict prohibition is crucial, as the implications are significant.