此为内痈发于胁，名为改訾。由邪气聚在下管，与经络血气相搏所生也。至其变败，状
如痈疽。
此谓发乳脓溃之后，血气虚竭，腑脏焦燥，故令渴也。渴引饮水止，饮入肠胃，则变为
下痢也。
此谓发乳而肠胃虚，受冷则下痢也。大肠为金，水谷之道；胃为土，水谷之海也。金土
子母，而足阳明为胃之经，其脉有从缺盆下于乳者。因劳伤，其脉虚而受风寒，风寒搏血，
气血痞涩不通，故结痈肿。肿结皮薄以泽者，为痈。而风气乘虚入胃，则水谷糟粕变败不结
聚，肠虚则泄为痢。金土子母俱虚，故发乳而复痢也。又，发乳渴引饮多，亦变痢也。
此谓发乳痈而有冷气乘之，故痈疽结，经久不消不溃；而为冷所客，则脓汁出不尽，而
久不瘥。
此谓发乳之后，余热未尽，而有冷气乘之，故余核不消。复遇热，蕴积为脓。亦有淋沥
不瘥，而变为 也。
此谓因发痈疮，而脓汁未尽，其疮暴瘥，则恶汁内食，后更发，则成 者也。
经云∶阴搏阳别，谓之有子。此是气血和调，阳施阴化也。
诊其手少阴脉动甚者，任子也。少阴，心脉也，心主血脉。又，肾名胞门、子户。尺中
，肾脉也，尺中之脉按之不绝者，妊娠脉也。三部脉沉浮正等，按之无断绝者，有娠也。
又，左手沉实为男，右手浮大为女；左右俱沉实，生二男；左右俱浮大，生二女。又，
尺脉左偏大为男，右偏大为女；左右俱大，产二子。又，左右手尺脉俱浮，为产二男，不尔
，女作男生；俱沉，为产二女，不尔，男作女生。又，左手尺中脉浮大者男，右手尺脉沉细
者女。又，得太阴脉为男，得太阳脉为女；太阴脉沉，太阳脉浮。
欲知男女，遣面南行，还复呼之，左回首是男，右回首是女。又，看上圊时，夫从后急
呼之，左回首是男，右回首是女。妇人妊娠，其夫左边乳房有核是男，右边乳房有核是女。
怀娠一月，名曰始形，饮食精熟，酸美受御，宜食大麦，无食腥辛之物，是谓才贞，足
厥阴养之。足厥阴者，肝之脉也。肝主血，一月之时，血流涩，如不出，故足厥阴养之。足
厥阴穴，在足大指歧间白肉际是。
妊娠二月，名曰始膏。无食腥辛之物，居必静处，男子勿劳，百节皆痛，是谓始藏也，
足少阳养之。足呼阳者，胆之脉也，主于精。二月之时，儿精成于胞里，故足少阳养之。足
少阳穴，在足小指间本节后附骨上一寸陷中者是。
妊娠三月，名始胎。当此之时，血不流，形像始化，未有定仪，见物而变。欲令见贵盛
公主，好人端正庄严，不欲令见伛偻侏儒，丑恶形人，及猿猴之类。无食姜兔，无怀刀绳。
欲得男者，操弓矢，射雄鸡，乘肥马于田野，观虎豹及走犬。其欲得女者，则着簪珂环佩，
弄珠玑。欲令子美好端正者，数视白璧美玉，看孔雀，食鲤鱼。欲令儿多智有力，则啖牛心
，食大麦。欲令子贤良盛德，则端心正坐，清虚和一，坐无邪席，立无偏倚，行无邪径，目
无邪视，耳无邪听，口无邪言，心无邪念，无妄喜怒，无得思虑，食无邪脔，无邪卧，无横
足，思欲果瓜，啖味酸菹，好芬芳，恶见秽臭，是谓外象而变者也，手心主养之。手
心主者，脉中精神，内属于心，能混神，故手心主养之。手心主穴，在掌后横文是。
诊其妊娠脉滑疾，重以手按之散者，胎已三月也。
妊娠四月，始受水精，以成血脉。其食宜稻 ，其羹宜鱼雁，是谓盛荣，以通耳
目，而行经络。洗浴远避寒暑，是手少阳养之。手少阳者，三焦之脉也，内属于腑。四月之
时，儿六腑顺成，故手少阳养之。手少阳穴，在手小指间本节后二寸是也。
诊其妊娠四月，欲知男女，左脉疾为男，右脉疾为女，左右俱疾，为生二子。当此之时
，慎勿泻之，必致产后之殃。何谓也？是手少阳三焦之脉，风属于三焦，静形体，和心志，
妊娠五月，始受火精，以成其气，卧必晏起，洗浣衣服，深其屋室，浓其衣裳，朝吸天
光，以避寒殃。其食宜稻麦，其羹宜牛羊，和以茱萸，调以五味，是谓养气，以定五脏者也
。一本云∶宜食鱼鳖。足太阴养之。足太阴脾之脉，主四季。五月之时，儿四肢皆成，故足
太阴养之。足太阴穴，在足内踝上三寸是也。
诊其妊娠脉，重手按之不散，但疾不滑者，五月也。又，其脉数者，必向坏；脉紧者，
必胞阻；脉迟者，必腹满湍；脉浮者，必水坏为肿。
妊娠六月，始受金精，以成其筋。身欲微劳，无得静处，出游于野，数观走犬，及视走
马，宜食鸷鸟猛兽之肉，是谓变腠膂筋，以养其爪，以牢其背膂，足阳明养之。足阳明者，
胃之脉，主期其口目。六月之时，儿口目皆成，故足阳明养之。足阳明穴，在太冲上二寸是也。
妊娠七月，始受木精，以成其骨。劳躬摇支，无使定止，动作屈伸，以运血气，居处必
燥，饮食避寒，常宜食稻 ，以密腠理，是谓养骨牢齿者也。手太阴养之。手太阴者
，肺脉，主皮手。七月之时，儿皮手已成，故手太阴养之。手太阴穴，在手大指本节后，白
诊其妊娠七月脉，实大牢强者生，沉细者死。怀躯七月，而不可知，时时衄而转筋者，
此为躯衄；时嚏而动者，非躯也。怀躯七月，暴下斗余水，其胎必倚而堕，此非时孤浆预下
妊娠八月，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。手阳
明养之。手阳明者，大肠脉，大肠主九窍。八月之时，儿九窍皆成，故手阳明养之。手阳明
穴，在大指本节后宛宛中是。
诊其妊娠八月脉，实大牢强弦紧者生，沉细者死。
妊娠九月，始受石精，以成皮手，六腑百节，莫不毕备。饮醴食甘，缓带自持而待之，
是谓养毛发，多才力。足少阴养之。足少阴者，肾之脉，肾主续缕。九月之时，儿脉续缕皆
成，故足少阴养之。足少阴穴，在足内踝后微近下前动脉是也。
妊娠十月，五脏俱备，六腑齐通，纳天地气于丹田，故使关节人神咸备，然可预修滑胎
这是内痈发生在胁部，称为改訾。这是由于邪气聚集在下管（指下脘穴附近或腹部下部），与经络中的血气相互搏结而产生的。等到病情变化败坏时，症状表现如同痈疽。
这指的是乳房痈肿溃破流脓之后，血气虚弱枯竭，脏腑焦躁干燥，所以导致口渴。虽然饮水止渴，但水饮进入肠胃后，就会转变为下痢。
这指的是发生乳痈且肠胃虚弱时，受到寒冷侵袭就会导致下痢。大肠属金，是水谷运行的通道；胃属土，是水谷汇聚的海洋。金与土是母子关系，而足阳明经是胃的经脉，其脉道有从缺盆下行至乳房的。因为劳伤，脉象虚弱并感受风寒，风寒与血相搏，导致气血痞塞涩滞不通，所以结成痈肿。如果肿胀部位皮肤薄而有光泽，就是痈。风气乘虚侵入胃中，则水谷糟粕变败不能正常积聚，肠虚则泄泻成为痢疾。金（大肠）和土（胃）这两者都虚弱，所以既发乳痈又患痢疾。另外，发乳痈后口渴引饮过多，也会转变为痢疾。
这指的是发乳痈时有冷气侵袭，所以痈疽凝结，经久不消也不溃破；被寒气客居，则脓汁排出不尽，因而长久不愈。
这指的是发乳痈之后，余热未尽，又有冷气侵袭，所以残留的硬结不消散。如果再遇到热邪，蕴积化脓。也有淋漓不尽不痊愈，而转变为漏症的情况。
这指的是因发痈疮，脓汁未排尽，疮口突然愈合，导致恶毒汁液内留，日后再次发作，就形成漏症。
《内经》说：“阴脉搏动有力而与阳脉有别，叫做怀孕。”这是气血调和，阳气施布、阴气化生的结果。
诊察手少阴心经脉搏动明显的，是怀有身孕。少阴是心脉，心主血脉。另外，肾被称为胞门、子户。尺部脉候肾脉，尺部脉按之不绝的，是妊娠脉。寸关尺三部脉沉浮力度相当，按之没有断绝感的，是有孕。另外，左手脉沉实为男胎，右手脉浮大为女胎；左右手脉都沉实，生两个男孩；左右手脉都浮大，生两个女孩。还有，尺脉左边偏大为男，右边偏大为女；左右尺脉都大，生两个孩子。另外，左右手尺脉都浮，为生两个男孩，否则生女孩却像男孩特征；都沉，为生两个女孩，否则生男孩却像女孩特征。还有，左手尺中脉浮大的为男，右手尺脉沉细的为女。还有，得太阴脉为男，得太阳脉为女；太阴脉沉，太阳脉浮。
想知道胎儿男女，让孕妇面南行走，回头呼唤她，向左回首的是男孩，向右回首的是女孩。还有，看孕妇上厕所时，丈夫从后面急呼她，向左回首的是男孩，向右回首的是女孩。妇人怀孕，如果丈夫左侧乳房有核状物是男孩，右侧乳房有核状物是女孩。
怀孕一个月，名叫始形。饮食宜精细熟软，酸美易消化，适宜吃大麦，不要吃腥辛之物，这叫才贞，由足厥阴肝经滋养。足厥阴是肝的经脉。肝主血，在一个月的时候，血流尚涩滞，如果不通畅，所以由足厥阴经来滋养它。足厥阴经的穴位，在足大趾歧骨间白肉际处。
怀孕两个月，名叫始膏。不要吃腥辛之物，居住必在安静之处，男子不要劳累，全身关节皆痛，这叫始藏，由足少阳胆经滋养。足少阳是胆的经脉，主精。在两个月的时候，胎儿的精气在胞宫内形成，所以由足少阳经来滋养它。足少阳经的穴位，在足小趾间本节后附骨上一寸凹陷处。
怀孕三个月，名叫始胎。在这个时候，血不流动，形象开始变化，还没有定型，见到什么事物就会随之改变。希望让孕妇看见高贵盛大的公主、美好端正庄严的人，不希望让她看见驼背侏儒、丑陋畸形的人，以及猿猴之类。不要吃姜和兔肉，不要怀抱刀绳。想要男孩的，操持弓矢，射雄鸡，骑肥马在田野，观看虎豹及奔跑的狗。想要女孩的，则佩戴簪珂环佩，玩弄珠玑。希望孩子美好端正的，多观看白璧美玉，看孔雀，吃鲤鱼。希望孩子多智有力的，则吃牛心，吃大麦。希望孩子贤良盛德的，则端正心神正坐，清虚合一，坐没有不正的席子，站没有偏倚的姿态，走没有不正的小路，眼睛不看邪色，耳朵不听邪声，口不说邪言，心没有邪念，不妄喜妄怒，没有过多的思虑，吃不偏颇的肉块，睡姿不偏侧，脚不横放，想吃瓜果，吃酸味的腌菜，喜好芬芳的气味，厌恶见秽臭的东西，这叫外象影响而变化，由手心主经（心包络）滋养。手心主经，脉中蕴含精神，内属于心，能统摄神志，所以由手心主经来滋养它。手心主经的穴位，在掌后横纹处。
诊察妊娠脉滑利快速，重按之手感觉散漫的，是怀孕三个月了。
怀孕四个月，开始接受水精，以形成血脉。食物适宜稻米，羹汤适宜鱼雁，这叫盛荣，用以通利耳目，运行经络。洗浴要远避寒暑，由手少阳三焦经滋养。手少阳是三焦的经脉，内属于腑。四个月的时候，胎儿六腑顺次形成，所以由手少阳经来滋养它。手少阳经的穴位，在手小指间本节后二寸处。
诊察怀孕四个月，想知道男女，左脉疾数为男，右脉疾数为女，左右脉都疾数，生两个孩子。在这个时期，千万不要用泻法，必定导致产后灾殃。为什么呢？这是手少阳三焦的经脉，风邪容易归属于三焦，需静养形体，调和心志。
怀孕五个月，开始接受火精，以形成其气。睡觉必须晚起，洗涤衣服，居室要深邃，衣裳要厚实，早晨吸收天光，以避开寒邪。食物适宜稻麦，羹汤适宜牛羊，配合茱萸，调和五味，这叫养气，用以安定五脏。另一版本说：适宜吃鱼鳖。由足太阴脾经滋养。足太阴脾脉，主四季。五个月的时候，胎儿四肢都形成了，所以由足太阴经来滋养它。足太阴经的穴位，在足内踝上三寸处。
诊察妊娠脉，重手按之不分散，只是快而不滑利的，是怀孕五个月。另外，脉数的，必定趋向流产；脉紧的，必定胞阻；脉迟的，必定腹满喘促；脉浮的，必定水气泛溢为肿。
怀孕六个月，开始接受金精，以形成其筋。身体要轻微劳作，不要静处，出游野外，多次观看奔跑的狗，以及观看奔跑的马，适宜吃猛禽猛兽的肉，这叫改变腠理筋骨，以滋养爪甲，坚固背脊，由足阳明胃经滋养。足阳明是胃的经脉，主管口目。六个月的时候，胎儿的口目都形成了，所以由足阳明经来滋养它。足阳明经的穴位，在太冲穴上二寸处。
怀孕七个月，开始接受木精，以形成其骨。劳动身躯摇动肢体，不要让身体静止，动作屈伸，以运行血气，居住环境务必干燥，饮食避开寒冷，常适宜吃稻米，以致密腠理，这叫养骨坚固牙齿，由手太阴肺经滋养。手太阴是肺的经脉，主皮毛。七个月的时候，胎儿的皮手都已形成，所以由手太阴经来滋养它。手太阴经的穴位，在手大指本节后……
诊察妊娠七月脉，实大牢强的是顺产，沉细的是难产/死胎。怀孕七月，如果不知道是否怀孕，时常鼻衄且转筋的，这叫躯衄（妊娠鼻衄）；时常打喷嚏且动的，不是妊娠反应。怀孕七月，突然腹泻一斗多的水，胎必倾斜而堕，这是非时孤浆预下（羊水早破）。
怀孕八个月，开始接受土精，以形成其肤革。调和心神静息，不让气机极耗，这叫致密腠理而光泽颜色。由手阳明大肠经滋养。手阳明是大肠的经脉，大肠主九窍。八个月的时候，胎儿的九窍都形成了，所以由手阳明经来滋养它。手阳明经的穴位，在大指本节后宛宛中处。
诊察妊娠八月脉，实大牢强弦紧的是顺产，沉细的是难产/死胎。
怀孕九个月，开始接受石精，以形成其皮手（此处原文可能有误，通常指皮毛或整体完善），六腑百节，无不具备。饮用甜酒，食用甘味，松开腰带自己等待分娩，这叫养毛发，增加才力。由足少阴肾经滋养。足少阴是肾的经脉，肾主续缕（脉络连接）。九个月的时候，胎儿的脉络都形成了，所以由足少阴经来滋养它。足少阴经的穴位，在足内踝后微近下前动脉处。
怀孕十个月，五脏俱备，六腑齐通，纳天地之气于丹田，所以使关节人神全都具备，然而可以预先修养滑胎之法。
This is an internal carbuncle occurring in the hypochondrium, named Gaizi (Change Zai). It arises from pathogenic qi gathering in the lower guan (referring to the area below the umbilicus or lower abdomen), clashing with the blood and qi of the meridians. When it deteriorates, its presentation resembles a carbuncle or ulcer.
This refers to the state after a breast carbuncle has ruptured and discharged pus; blood and qi are depleted, and the zang-fu organs become scorched and dry, thus causing thirst. Although drinking water quenches thirst, once the water enters the stomach and intestines, it transforms into diarrhea.
This refers to the occurrence of a breast carbuncle accompanied by deficiency of the stomach and intestines; upon exposure to cold, diarrhea ensues. The Large Intestine belongs to Metal and serves as the pathway for food and fluids; the Stomach belongs to Earth and is the sea of food and fluids. Metal and Earth share a mother-son relationship. The Foot-Yangming Meridian is the meridian of the Stomach, and its vessels descend from the Clavicle (Quepen) to the breast. Due to overexertion and injury, the pulse becomes deficient, and Wind-Cold invades. Wind-Cold clashes with blood, causing Qi and Blood to become stagnant and obstructed, thus forming a swelling. If the swelling is thin-skinned and lustrous, it is a Yang-type carbuncle (Yong). Wind pathogen enters the Stomach due to deficiency, causing food residues to deteriorate and fail to consolidate; intestinal deficiency leads to discharge, resulting in dysentery. Both Metal (Large Intestine) and Earth (Stomach) are deficient; hence, both breast carbuncle and dysentery occur. Furthermore, excessive drinking due to thirst after a breast carbuncle can also transform into dysentery.
This refers to a breast carbuncle invaded by Cold pathogen, causing the carbuncle to knot and persist without resolving or suppurating for a long time; lodged by Cold, the pus is not fully discharged, leading to chronic non-healing.
This refers to residual heat remaining after a breast carbuncle, compounded by Cold invasion, causing residual nodules to persist. Upon re-exposure to Heat, it accumulates and forms pus. There are also cases of dripping discharge that do not heal, transforming into a fistula (Lou).
This refers to a carbuncle where pus was not fully discharged, but the wound suddenly closed, causing foul fluid to be retained internally. Subsequent recurrence results in a fistula.
The Classic states: "When the Yin pulse beats vigorously and differs distinctly from the Yang pulse, it indicates pregnancy." This signifies harmonious Qi and Blood, with Yang distributing and Yin transforming.
Palpating the Hand-Shaoyin (Heart) pulse, if it beats strongly, indicates conception. Shaoyin is the Heart pulse; the Heart governs blood vessels. Additionally, the Kidney is referred to as the Door of the Uterus (Baomen) and the House of Children (Zihu). The Chi (Cun Cun) pulse reflects the Kidney pulse; a Chi pulse that feels unceasing upon pressure indicates pregnancy. If the pulses at the three positions (Cun, Guan, Chi) are equal in depth and force, and feel continuous upon pressure, it indicates pregnancy. Furthermore, a deep and solid pulse on the left hand indicates a male fetus; a floating and large pulse on the right hand indicates a female fetus; deep and solid pulses on both hands indicate twins (males); floating and large pulses on both hands indicate twins (females). Also, a larger-than-normal Chi pulse on the left indicates a male; on the right, a female; enlarged Chi pulses on both sides indicate two children. If the Chi pulses on both hands are floating, it indicates twin boys; otherwise, a girl may have male characteristics. If both are deep, it indicates twin girls; otherwise, a boy may have female characteristics. A floating and large pulse at the Chi position of the left hand indicates a male; a deep and fine pulse at the Chi position of the right hand indicates a female. Obtaining the Taiyin pulse indicates a male; obtaining the Taiyang pulse indicates a female; Taiyin pulse is deep, Taiyang pulse is floating.
To determine the sex, have the woman walk facing south and call her back. If she turns her head to the left, it is a boy; to the right, a girl. Alternatively, when she is urinating, have her husband call her urgently from behind. Left turn indicates a boy; right turn indicates a girl. In pregnancy, if the husband develops a nodule on his left breast, it is a boy; on the right breast, a girl.
At one month of pregnancy, it is called "Beginning Form" (Shi Xing). Diet should be refined and cooked, sour and sweet flavors accepted easily. Barley is suitable; avoid raw, pungent, or fishy foods. This is called "Initial Purity" (Cai Zhen), nourished by the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. The Foot-Jueyin is the Liver meridian. The Liver governs blood. At this stage, blood flow is sluggish; if not smooth, the Foot-Jueyin meridian nourishes it. The acupoint of the Foot-Jueyin meridian is located at the junction of white flesh between the big toes.
At two months, it is called "Beginning Paste" (Shi Gao). Avoid raw and pungent foods; reside in quiet places; men should avoid labor. All joints may ache. This is called "Beginning Storage" (Shi Cang), nourished by the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. The Foot-Shaoyang is the Gallbladder meridian, governing essence. At two months, the fetus's essence forms in the uterus; thus, the Foot-Shaoyang meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located one cun above the bone behind the joint between the second and third toes (note: text says small toe, standard is often second toe, but translating strictly: between the small toe and adjacent toe, one cun proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint).
At three months, it is called "Beginning Fetus" (Shi Tai). At this time, blood does not flow freely; the form begins to change and lacks fixed features, influenced by what is seen. One should expose the pregnant woman to noble princesses and dignified, beautiful people; avoid seeing hunchbacks, dwarfs, ugly individuals, or monkeys. Avoid ginger and rabbit meat; do not hold knives or ropes. To desire a boy, handle bows and arrows, shoot roosters, ride fat horses in fields, and observe tigers, leopards, and running dogs. To desire a girl, wear hairpins, jade ornaments, and pendants, and play with pearls. For a beautiful and upright child, frequently view white jade and peacocks, and eat carp. For a wise and strong child, consume beef heart and barley. For a virtuous child, maintain a calm mind and upright posture; sit properly, stand without leaning, walk straight, look correctly, listen correctly, speak rightly, think purely, avoid erratic emotions, refrain from excessive worry, eat balanced meals, sleep evenly, do not cross legs, desire fruits and pickles, prefer fragrant scents, and repel foul odors. This is "External Image Influencing Change," nourished by the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Xinbao). The Pericardium meridian contains spirit and connects internally to the Heart, governing mental activities; thus, it nourishes the fetus. The acupoint is located at the transverse crease of the wrist.
Palpating the pregnancy pulse: slippery and rapid, scattering upon heavy pressure, indicates three months of gestation.
At four months, the fetus receives Water Essence to form blood vessels. Diet should include rice; soups should include fish and wild duck. This is called "Abundant Prosperity" (Sheng Rong), promoting ear and eye function and meridian circulation. Bathe while avoiding extreme cold and heat. This phase is nourished by the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian. The Hand-Shaoyang is the Sanjiao meridian, connecting internally to the Fu organs. At four months, the six Fu organs develop in sequence; thus, the Hand-Shaoyang meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located two cun proximal to the joint between the fourth and fifth fingers.
Palpating at four months: rapid pulse on the left indicates a boy; on the right, a girl; rapid on both sides indicates twins. During this period, avoid purging methods, as this will cause postpartum disaster. Why? Because the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian is susceptible to Wind pathogen; one must keep the body still and harmonize the mind.
At five months, the fetus receives Fire Essence to form Qi. Sleep late; wash clothes; live in deep rooms; wear thick clothes; absorb morning sunlight to avoid cold. Diet should include rice and wheat; soups should include beef and mutton, seasoned with Zanthoxylum and five flavors. This is called "Nourishing Qi" to stabilize the Zang organs. Another version suggests fish and turtle. This phase is nourished by the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen meridian governs the four seasons. At five months, the limbs are formed; thus, the Foot-Taiyin meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located three cun above the medial malleolus.
Palpating the pregnancy pulse: unscattered upon heavy pressure, rapid but not slippery, indicates five months. Additionally: a rapid pulse indicates impending miscarriage; a tight pulse indicates uterine obstruction; a slow pulse indicates abdominal fullness and panting; a floating pulse indicates edema due to water retention.
At six months, the fetus receives Metal Essence to form tendons. The body should engage in mild labor, not remain static; go outdoors, watch running dogs and horses. Eat meat of birds of prey and wild beasts. This is called "Changing Skin, Fascia, and Tendons" to nourish nails and strengthen the back. This phase is nourished by the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. The Foot-Yangming is the Stomach meridian, governing the mouth and eyes. At six months, the mouth and eyes are formed; thus, the Foot-Yangming meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located two cun above Taichong.
At seven months, the fetus receives Wood Essence to form bones. Labor the body and move limbs; avoid stillness. Move and stretch to circulate Qi and Blood. Reside in dry places; avoid cold in diet. Eat rice to tighten the skin pores. This is called "Nourishing Bones and Strengthening Teeth." This phase is nourished by the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. The Hand-Taiyin is the Lung meridian, governing skin and hair. At seven months, skin and hands are formed; thus, the Hand-Taiyin meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located... [text cuts off].
Palpating the pregnancy pulse at seven months: firm, large, and strong indicates survival; deep and fine indicates death. If pregnant for seven months and unaware, frequent epistaxis with muscle twitching is called "Pregnancy Epistaxis"; frequent sneezing and movement is not a sign of pregnancy. If pregnant for seven months and suddenly passing more than a dou of water, the fetus will likely miscarry due to shifting; this is premature rupture of membranes (Gu Jiang Yu Xia).
At eight months, the fetus receives Earth Essence to form skin and flesh. Harmonize the mind and rest quietly; do not exhaust Qi. This tightens pores and brightens complexion. This phase is nourished by the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. The Hand-Yangming is the Large Intestine meridian, governing the nine orifices. At eight months, the nine orifices are formed; thus, the Hand-Yangming meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located in the depression distal to the first metacarpophalangeal joint.
Palpating the pregnancy pulse at eight months: firm, large, strong, wiry, and tight indicates survival; deep and fine indicates death.
At nine months, the fetus receives Stone Essence to complete skin and hair; the six Fu organs and hundred joints are fully prepared. Drink sweet wine, eat sweet foods, loosen belts, and wait patiently. This nourishes hair and increases strength. This phase is nourished by the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. The Foot-Shaoyin is the Kidney meridian, governing the continuity of vessels. At nine months, the vessel networks are formed; thus, the Foot-Shaoyin meridian nourishes it. The acupoint is located posterior to the medial malleolus, slightly down near the anterior pulsation.
At ten months, the five Zang organs are complete, the six Fu organs are patent, and Heaven and Earth Qi are stored in the Dantian. Thus, joints and spirit are fully prepared. One may then prepare for methods to facilitate delivery.