论曰。夫至精才构。一气方凝。始受胞胎。渐成形质。子在胎内。随母听闻。所以圣贤
传达乎
人
讲读诗
福寿敦
母。可
凡妊娠第一月名始胚。饮食精熟甘美。更御宜食大麦。无食辛腥。足厥阴脉养。不可针
灸其
令恐
凡妊娠第二月。名始膏。无食辛臊。居必静处。若有所犯。百节皆痛。是谓胎始结也。
其二
凡妊娠第三月。名始胎。当此时形像始化。未有定仪。见物而变。欲令见王侯贵人。端
庄美
者。
玩。
食大
无邪
忌喂
心。
凡妊娠第四月。始受水精以成血脉。其食稻粳。其羹鱼雁。是谓盛血以通耳目。而行经
络。
食也
凡妊娠第五月。始受火精以成其气。卧必晏起。沐浴浣衣。深其居处。浓其衣裳。朝吸
天光
月足
喜怒
凡妊娠第六月。始受金精以为其筋。身欲微劳。无得静处。出游于野。数观走犬及视走
马。
针
凡妊娠第七月。始受水精以成其骨。劳躬摇肢。无使定止。动作屈伸。以运血气。居处
必燥
经。手
凡妊娠第八月。始受土精以成肤革。和心静息。无使气极。是谓密腠理而光泽颜色。其
八月
凡妊娠第九月。始受石精。以成皮毛。五脏六腑百节。无不尽备。饮醴食甘。缓衣宽带。
自
无处湿冷。无饱饮食也。
凡妊娠第十月。五脏六腑关节人神皆备。但待时而生。
一月结胚。二月始膏。三月始胎。四月形体成。五月能动。六月筋骨立。七月毛发生。
八月
论述说：至精之气刚刚结合，元气开始凝聚，此时受孕形成胎胞，逐渐发育成形质。胎儿在母体子宫内，随着母亲的言行举止而受到影响。因此，圣贤教导人们要讲究礼仪规范，诵读诗书以涵养德行，使母亲福寿安康、品德敦厚。
凡是妊娠第一个月，称为“始胚”。饮食应当精细、熟透、甘甜且美味，适宜食用大麦，不要食用辛辣和腥膻的食物。此时由足厥阴肝经滋养胎儿，不可对腹部进行针灸，以免惊扰胎气导致恐惧不安。
凡是妊娠第二个月，称为“始膏”。不要食用辛辣和带有臊味的食物，居住必须在安静的地方。如果有所触犯或情绪波动，全身关节都会疼痛，这叫做胎元刚刚开始凝结。
凡是妊娠第三个月，称为“始胎”。在这个时候，胎儿的形象开始变化，还没有固定的形态，容易受外界事物影响而变化。希望孕妇能见到王侯贵人、端庄美丽的人，以此熏陶性情。
凡是妊娠第四个月，开始接受水之精气以形成血脉。饮食应吃稻米粳米，喝鱼雁汤羹，这叫做充盈血液以通利耳目，并运行于经络之中。
凡是妊娠第五个月，开始接受火之精气以形成脏腑之气。睡觉一定要晚起，沐浴洗衣，居所要深邃幽静，衣裳要厚实保暖。注意调节喜怒情绪。
凡是妊娠第六个月，开始接受金之精气以形成筋腱。身体要轻微劳作，不得久处静止，可以到野外出游，多次观看奔跑的狗和奔驰的马，以活动筋骨。
凡是妊娠第七个月，开始接受水之精气以形成骨骼。要活动身躯，摇动四肢，不要让身体固定不动，通过动作屈伸来运化血气。居处必须干燥通风。
凡是妊娠第八个月，开始接受土之精气以形成皮肤腠理。要保持心情平和，呼吸宁静，不要让气息过于急促。这叫做致密腠理并使面色光泽润泽。
凡是妊娠第九个月，开始接受石之精气以形成皮毛。五脏六腑及全身百节，没有不齐全完备的。饮用甜酒，食用甘美食物，穿着宽松，腰带系松，不要居住在潮湿寒冷的地方，也不要吃得过饱。
凡是妊娠第十个月，五脏六腑、关节及精神神识都已具备，只等待时辰到来而生出。
总结而言：一个月结为胚，两个月开始成膏，三个月开始成胎，四个月形体长成，五个月胎儿能活动，六个月筋骨确立，七个月毛发生长，八个月……（原文此处中断）
Discourse states: When the most refined essence first combines and the primordial qi begins to condense, conception occurs, forming the fetal sac, which gradually develops into physical form. While in the womb, the fetus is influenced by what the mother hears and sees. Therefore, sages instruct people to observe propriety and recite poetry and books to cultivate virtue, thereby ensuring the mother's fortune, longevity, and moral integrity.
In the first month of pregnancy, it is called "Shi Pei" (Beginning Embryo). The diet should be fine, thoroughly cooked, sweet, and delicious; barley is suitable to eat, while pungent and fishy/meaty foods should be avoided. At this stage, the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian nourishes the fetus. Acupuncture and moxibustion on the abdomen should not be performed to avoid disturbing the fetal qi and causing fear.
In the second month of pregnancy, it is called "Shi Gao" (Beginning Paste). Avoid pungent and gamey-smelling foods. One must reside in a quiet place. If one violates these precepts or experiences emotional turbulence, pain will occur throughout all joints. This is referred to as the initial consolidation of the fetus.
In the third month of pregnancy, it is called "Shi Tai" (Beginning Fetus). At this time, the fetal image begins to transform and has not yet taken a fixed shape; it changes upon seeing external objects. It is desirable for the pregnant woman to see nobles, kings, and dignitaries who are dignified and beautiful, so as to influence her temperament positively.
In the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Water to form blood vessels. The diet should include rice and japonica glutinous rice, and soups made from fish and wild geese. This is described as enriching the blood to open the ears and eyes and circulate through the meridians.
In the fifth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Fire to form its internal organs' qi. Sleep should involve rising late. One should bathe and wash clothes, dwell in deep and secluded places, and wear thick clothing. Emotional fluctuations such as anger and joy must be regulated.
In the sixth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Metal to form tendons. The body should engage in slight labor and not remain static; one should go out to the wilderness and frequently watch running dogs and galloping horses to exercise the muscles and bones.
In the seventh month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Water to form bones. The body should be active, limbs shaken, avoiding stillness. Movements involving flexion and extension help to circulate blood and qi. The dwelling must be dry and ventilated.
In the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Earth to form skin and connective tissue. One should maintain a calm heart and quiet breathing, avoiding excessive exertion of breath. This is said to tighten the interstices (cou li) and bring luster to the complexion.
In the ninth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to receive the essence of Stone to form hair and skin. The five zang organs, six fu organs, and all joints are fully prepared. Sweet wine and delicious food should be consumed; clothes should be loose, and belts untightened. One should not dwell in damp or cold places, nor should one overeat.
In the tenth month of pregnancy, the five zang organs, six fu organs, joints, and spirit are all complete, awaiting the proper time for birth.
To summarize: In the first month, the embryo forms; in the second, paste begins; in the third, the fetus forms; in the fourth, the physical form is established; in the fifth, movement begins; in the sixth, sinews and bones stand; in the seventh, hair grows; in the eighth... [text ends]