世俗皆谓收迟致儿闷死，死胎难下，母子俱亡，其故何也？由产妇诸人，不知生产自然，母
子无恙。因藉稳婆为主，彼倘来迟，儿本欲出，不知自然之理，家众彷徨，反教产妇宁耐，按捺
产门，不令儿出，以致闷死。诸人惊骇，产妇神魂已离，死胎难下，危亡必矣。凡欲产之妇，预
当帮助此理。如初产尤宜详告，所谓天生天化者也。但宜安心守至胞破水下。稳婆未至，先以圊
桶涤净，纳衬草纸一，二百（不能接取，恐伤儿头，）产妇坐其上，后人抱靠，任儿自出。倘胞
衣不下，妇将自发含嚼，一哕而下。预备小脚箱，纸絮作窝，将儿胞急取起放于内，上以纸絮盖
覆，勿掩儿口（天寒，下置微火） 自不能断脐洗浴，候稳婆至可也。
一、胎前宜绝房室情欲，一动气血皆燔，脏腑皆为之不宁，胎息因之而弗安。且误损其胎，
多致伤
生（说见小产。）产母能清净断欲，子无 癞，头疮、热毒诸患，怀孕即能戒，必无危恶痘疹。
二、饮食忌煎炒炙爆、姜椒鸡鱼、虾蟹海鲜、羊肉猪首、醇酒辛辣、一切热毒之物。儿无眼赤
，便秘、疮疡，胎热、胎毒诸患（并妊娠忌）。
三、起居行动、切宜谨慎。忌登高涉险，仰身攀物。尤不宜跌扑，响声惊恐（如母敲响一下，
儿必一惊跳，）致儿胎惊诸疾，最为婴儿重病。
四、避风寒。孕妇伤寒，治理最难。发表攻里，如芒硝、大黄、桂枝之类，用则妨胎，不用
病剧，诚为掣肘。邪入大热，多致胎下，虽强存之，后多不育。
五、七情五志，皆能动火，逼血妄行，致半产、胎漏。故安胎必用条黄芩等清凉之药，盖血
热行、冷凝也。如首产者，必有恐怖之忧，宜预说天然之理、生育自然容易，以安其心，不致慌
惧。
六、孕妇最宜安静。经曰∶神静则阴生（血足养胎易产，）形役则阳亢（阳火行，血耗涸。）一
切女工，皆当暂止，常令挺身舒步，行止自由。
七、节饮食。得谷则昌，绝谷则亡。人生全赖谷味运化精微，生养气血。勿因不甘美而不节
养，致饥饱失时，胎元不长。气血不足，必为难产之征。
八、不宜无故占卜。如小有不安，只宜安静调养，如问卜师巫，必云禳解灾咎，则宰杀牲命
，妄费资财。或备办不周，家人聒噪，反致产妇疑惑忧惧，以成大病大害。
九、预择老练宁耐稳婆，拟定安静诚谨媪妇，临时毋得错杂违误。将十月腹痛，或胎元转动
，名曰弄胎（俗名转换。）未为产时，若无母姑辈老成经历者，少年不谙事理，误唤稳婆，彼或恐
后日他唤，惟图一时之利，诒谓当产而尝试之，如摘生果之喻，小则致病，大则伤生。
十、将欲生产之候，急备药饵、饮食、酒醋、童便、姜糖之类、置办器具，炭火诸物。房中
切宜安静，产妇可进如意浓味，但忌糯粉滞腻难化之物。惟徐步舒身正立，令人缓覆胸腹两旁，
多耐痛阵，直候胞破水下，方可坐蓐。
世俗之人皆认为产程迟缓会导致胎儿窒息死亡，造成死胎难下，母子双亡，这是为什么呢？原因在于产妇及家属不了解生产的自然规律，不知道母子平安的道理。因为依赖接生婆（稳婆）为主持者，如果她们来得太晚，胎儿本来就要出生了，但众人不懂自然之理，惊慌失措，反而让产妇忍耐，按压产门，不让胎儿出来，导致胎儿窒息而死。众人惊恐骇然，产妇神魂离散，死胎难以排出，危在旦夕。凡是即将生产的妇女，预先应当帮助其理解这个道理。特别是初产妇，更应详细告知，所谓顺应天然造化之道。只宜安心等待至胞衣破裂、羊水流出。接生婆未到之前，先以便桶清理干净，放入衬垫的草纸一两百张（防止因急于接取而损伤婴儿头部），产妇坐在上面，由后人抱靠支撑，任由胎儿自然产出。倘若胞衣不下，产妇可自行含嚼胞衣，通过呕吐动作使其排出。预备一个小脚箱，用纸絮做成窝巢，迅速将胎儿取出放入其中，上面用纸絮覆盖，注意不要捂住婴儿的口鼻（若天气寒冷，可在下方放置微火保温）。此时无法立即断脐洗浴，可等待接生婆到来后再处理。
一、孕期适宜禁绝房事与情欲。一旦动情，气血都会沸腾，脏腑随之不安宁，胎息因此不得安宁。且容易误损胎儿，多导致伤胎难保（详见小产章节）。产母若能清净断欲，子女就不会患癞病、头疮、热毒等疾患；怀孕初期即能戒除情欲，必定不会遭遇危险的痘疹。
二、饮食忌食煎炒炙爆、姜椒鸡鱼、虾蟹海鲜、羊肉猪首、醇酒辛辣以及一切热毒之物。否则婴儿易出现眼红、便秘、疮疡、胎热、胎毒等疾患（参见妊娠禁忌）。
三、起居行动务必谨慎。忌登高涉险、仰身攀物。尤其不宜跌倒碰撞，或受响声惊吓（如母亲突然受到惊吓，胎儿必会惊跳），导致胎儿受惊引发各种疾病，这最为婴儿的重症。
四、避风寒。孕妇感染伤寒，治疗最为困难。发表攻里之法，如使用芒硝、大黄、桂枝等药物，用了会妨碍胎儿，不用则病情加重，确实令人掣肘。邪气入里化大热，多导致流产，即使强行保胎，日后也多不能养育。
五、七情五志皆能引动内火，逼迫血液妄行，导致半产、胎漏。因此安胎必须使用条黄芩等清凉药物，盖因血热则行，血寒则凝。如为首胎生产，必有恐惧忧虑之心，宜预先说明自然之理，生育其实容易，以安定其心，不至于慌乱恐惧。
六、孕妇最宜保持安静。经书说：神静则阴生（血足养胎，易于生产），形役则阳亢（阳火运行，血液耗竭）。一切女红劳作，都应当暂时停止，常令身体舒展步行，行止自由。
七、节制饮食。得谷气则昌盛，绝谷气则灭亡。人生全赖谷物运化精微，生成气血。不要因为不喜欢美味而不加节制，导致饥饱失时，胎元不长。气血不足，必然是难产的征兆。
八、不适宜无故占卜。如有轻微不适，只宜安静调养，若询问卜师巫医，必定声称要禳解灾祸，从而宰杀牲命，浪费钱财。或者准备不周，家人嘈杂，反而导致产妇疑惑忧惧，形成大病大害。
九、预先选择老练耐心的接生婆，拟定安静诚实谨慎的年长妇女，临产时不得错杂违误。十月期间腹痛，或胎元转动，名为弄胎（俗称转换），并非真正的产时。若无母辈姑辈等老成有经验的人把关，少年人不谙事理，误唤接生婆，接生婆或许担心日后不再被召唤，只图一时之利，谎称已到产期而尝试催产，如同摘取未熟之果的比喻，轻则致病，重则伤命。
十、临近生产之时，急忙备妥药饵、饮食、酒醋、童便、姜糖等物品，置办器具、炭火等物。房内务必安静，产妇可进食如意浓味食物，但忌食糯米粉等滞腻难消化的东西。只需缓慢行走，舒展身体正立，让人缓缓扶持胸腹两旁，多忍受痛阵，直候胞破水出，方可坐蓐分娩。
The common people all believe that a delayed delivery causes the infant to suffocate and die, resulting in a difficult birth of a dead fetus, leading to the death of both mother and child. What is the reason for this? It stems from the fact that the parturient woman and her family do not understand the natural process of childbirth, nor do they know that mother and child can remain safe. Because they rely on the midwife (wenpo) as the main handler, if she arrives late, although the infant is ready to be born, the family members, ignorant of natural principles, panic. Instead, they instruct the parturient to endure and suppress the birth canal, preventing the infant from coming out, which leads to suffocation. The family is terrified, the parturient's spirit and soul are scattered, the dead fetus is difficult to expel, and danger is imminent. Any woman about to give birth should be helped to understand this principle in advance. This is especially important for first-time mothers; one must explain thoroughly that it follows the way of Heaven and nature. One should only remain calm and wait until the membranes rupture and amniotic fluid flows. Before the midwife arrives, clean the chamber pot thoroughly and place one or two hundred sheets of lined straw paper inside (to prevent injury to the infant's head by rushing to catch it). The parturient sits on it, supported from behind, allowing the infant to emerge naturally. If the placenta does not descend, the parturient may chew and swallow it herself, inducing vomiting to expel it. Prepare a small foot box with a nest made of paper floss. Quickly remove the infant and place it inside, covering it with paper floss, ensuring not to cover the infant's mouth (if the weather is cold, place a mild fire underneath for warmth). At this time, cutting the umbilical cord and bathing cannot be done immediately; wait for the midwife to arrive.
One: During pregnancy, sexual intercourse and desires should be strictly avoided. Once aroused, Qi and Blood will boil, causing the Zang-Fu organs to become unsettled, and the fetal breath will consequently be disturbed. Moreover, damaging the fetus often leads to loss of life (see section on spontaneous abortion). If the mother maintains purity and abstains from desire, the child will not suffer from leprosy, scalp sores, heat-toxin conditions, etc. If abstinence is maintained from early pregnancy, dangerous smallpox and chickenpox will certainly be avoided.
Two: Diet should avoid fried, roasted, grilled, and explosive-cooked foods, ginger, pepper, chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, seafood, mutton, pig heads, strong alcohol, spicy foods, and all heat-toxin substances. Otherwise, the infant may suffer from red eyes, constipation, sores, fetal heat, fetal toxins, etc. (See pregnancy dietary taboos).
Three: Daily activities and movements must be cautious. Avoid climbing high or wading through dangers, and reaching up to grasp objects. Especially avoid falls or sudden loud noises (e.g., if the mother is startled, the fetus will jump), which can cause fetal shock and various diseases, representing severe illnesses in infants.
Four: Avoid wind and cold. Treating a pregnant woman with exogenous cold is the most difficult. Methods to release the exterior or purge the interior, such as using Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), etc., hinder the fetus if used, but leave the disease severe if not used, creating a dilemma. If pathogenic factors enter and transform into intense heat, it often leads to miscarriage. Even if the fetus is forcibly preserved, it is often unable to survive later.
Five: The Seven Emotions and Five Wills can all stir internal fire, forcing blood to flow recklessly, leading to threatened abortion or fetal leakage. Therefore, to calm the fetus, cooling herbs like Tiao Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) must be used, because heat makes blood flow while cold makes it congeal. For first-time births, there is often fear and anxiety. One should explain the natural principles beforehand, emphasizing that childbirth is naturally easy, to calm their mind and prevent panic.
Six: Pregnant women should maintain tranquility. The classics state: "When the spirit is quiet, Yin generates" (sufficient blood nourishes the fetus, facilitating easy birth); "When the body is overworked, Yang becomes hyperactive" (Yang fire circulates, depleting blood). All needlework and labor should be temporarily stopped. The body should be kept relaxed and walking freely.
Seven: Regulate diet. Having grain brings prosperity; lacking grain brings ruin. Human life relies entirely on the transformation of grains into subtle essences to generate Qi and Blood. Do not fail to regulate intake due to lack of appetite for delicacies, leading to irregular meals and poor fetal development. Insufficient Qi and Blood are signs of dystocia.
Eight: Divination should not be practiced without cause. If there is slight discomfort, quiet recuperation is appropriate. Consulting fortune tellers or shamans will likely result in claims of averting disasters through sacrifices, wasting money on killing animals. Or, inadequate preparations and family noise may cause the parturient doubt and fear, leading to serious illness and harm.
Nine: Select an experienced and patient midwife in advance, and designate a quiet, honest, and cautious older woman. During labor, avoid confusion and errors. Abdominal pain during the tenth month, or fetal movement known as "playing fetus" (colloquially "turning"), is not yet the time for birth. Without experienced elder relatives to judge, young and inexperienced people might mistakenly call the midwife. The midwife, fearing future loss of business and seeking immediate profit, might falsely claim birth has begun and attempt induction, akin to picking unripe fruit. This results in minor illness at best, or fatal injury at worst.
Ten: When approaching labor, urgently prepare medicines, food, wine, vinegar, child's urine, ginger, sugar, utensils, charcoal, etc. The room must be quiet. The parturient may consume rich and flavorful foods suitable for her, but avoid sticky, greasy, and hard-to-digest items like glutinous rice flour. She should walk slowly, stretch her body, and stand upright, supported gently on both sides of the chest and abdomen by others. Endure the pain waves patiently until the membranes rupture and water flows, then assume the birthing position.