Beauty and Health Sutra of Female Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 8 Special period, need special care (2)
Healthy pregnancy and childbirth, fetal and health care
Fertility seizes the golden period, and it is better to "make a man" sooner rather than later. When a woman is 21 to 28 years old, she is in the best reproductive stage.After the age of 35, a woman's qi and blood begin to weaken slowly, and when she turns [-], her meridians begin to weaken in an all-round way. At this time, it is too late to want to have children.

Gathering yin and yang qi, life is nourished by qi and blood
"Leijing·Zangxianglei·Ben Shen" said: "The two essences are the essence of yin and yang. Struggle and intertwine.... All the ways of creation of all things are yin and yang, and then the gods see them. Therefore, the life of a person must be combined. The qi of yin and yang forms the essence of parents, and when the two essences fight together, the form and spirit are formed." The growth of all things in the world must gather the qi of yin and yang, and through the interaction of these two qi, everything can take shape.

For human beings, the "yin and yang two qi" in the "adult form" refer to the reproductive essence of both men and women, that is, the sperm of men and the eggs of women.A woman has an ovulation period once a month. When the egg meets the sperm, a fertilized egg will be formed, and then enter the uterus and begin to grow slowly. This is the initial stage of the baby's conception.

The growth of a fertilized egg depends on the Qi and blood in the woman's body to support, so a woman will not have menstruation again after pregnancy, because the Qi and blood in the body are used to support the fetus.Therefore, women who are planning to conceive a baby must be in good health and have sufficient blood in the body, so that the baby can conceive and grow healthily, and the resistance will be strong after birth.

Seize the golden time and give birth to a healthy baby

The "Huangdi Neijing" said: "Tianguizhi in the second seven days, the Ren pulse is open, the Taichong pulse is strong, and the menstruation is at the moment, so there is a child." The "Tiangui" mentioned here is formed by the essence of the kidney.That is to say, when a girl reaches the age of 14, she is ready to conceive, because at this time, "Tian Gui Zhi, the two channels of Ren and Chong are connected", and menstruation has already come.

However, when a woman is 14 years old, the conditions for pregnancy are not yet mature, and if she has sex too early, it is easy to damage the blood and cause infertility.As Zhang Jingyue pointed out in "Jingyue Quanshu", "The sky is not rich, the anger is not relieved, and the sexual intercourse is easy to hurt the blood and cause tuberculosis."This is the result of premature sex life, which damages the blood, weakens the body, and the menstrual cycle will become disordered, and in severe cases it will lead to infertility.

Only when a woman is 21 years old can the qi and blood in her body be truly sufficient, and the kidney essence and kidney qi have reached a relatively balanced state. At this time, the uterus can really meet the conditions for conceiving a baby. Therefore, ancient people have "a woman who is twenty and marry" statement.For men, at the age of one, "kidney qi is average, muscles and bones are strong, so the real teeth grow extremely long", that is to say, this is the time when men's yang energy is the most abundant and essence energy is the most abundant, that is, when they give birth to children. Female prime time.

If you want to conceive a baby, it should not be too early, let alone too late.Because after a woman is 35 years old, the Yangming Stomach Meridian will gradually become weak.

The stomach meridian is the main blood vessel that supplies qi and blood. Once the stomach meridian becomes weak, there will be a lack of qi and blood in the body.However, to conceive a baby depends on Qi and blood. If Qi and blood are insufficient, the baby cannot grow up in the womb healthily. Even if the baby can be born smoothly, the body will be weak, the resistance will be poor, and it will be easy to get sick.If after 49 years old, menopause is approaching, menstruation will become less and less, and the energy and blood in the body will be even more scarce, and it will be difficult to conceive at this time.Therefore, if a woman wants to have a child, she must seize the golden time between the ages of 21 and 28. Once the best time for childbearing is missed, it will be too late.

After ten months of homework, the happiest thing for a woman to conceive a healthy baby is to be a mother.However, if you want to be a mother, you have to go through ten months of long waiting and happy anticipation to give birth to a healthy baby.

one month pregnant

"Qian Jin Yao Fang" said: "The first month of pregnancy is called the first embryo. The diet is well-cooked, sour and delicious. It is suitable to eat barley and not to eat fishy and spicy. It is called correctness." That is to say, the first month of pregnancy The fetus is called "embryo".

The fetus in the embryonic stage is supported by the qi and blood in the mother's body. It is very delicate and needs special care.The liver stores blood, and the qi and blood to support the fetus mostly come from the liver meridian.Once a woman is pregnant, she likes to eat sour food. This is the mother's instinctive reaction, because sour taste enters the liver.Nurturing a fetus depends on liver blood, so as the fetus grows, the liver blood must be continuously replenished, and more and more food will be required to enter the liver.

When you are just pregnant, "the diet is well-cooked, sour and delicious, it is advisable to eat barley, and no fishy and spicy food", that is, the food you eat should be delicate and well-cooked, so as to reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach, and is conducive to the development of qi and blood. generate.In addition, eat less fishy and spicy food such as meat, because the pungent enters the lungs, and the gold in the lungs overcomes the wood in the liver, so it will affect the hematopoietic function of the liver.For the staple food, you can eat more barley, because "barley is cool in nature, helps stomach qi, and is better than wheat without dryness and heat", and can "replenish deficiency and strengthen blood vessels", which is very suitable for newly pregnant women.

You can also eat more vegetables, because the green color enters the liver meridian, and green vegetables also have the effect of nourishing the liver.

February pregnancy

"In the second month of pregnancy, it's called Shijiao." In the second month of pregnancy, although the fertilized egg has been implanted in the uterus, it is not stable yet, and its shape is like ointment, so it is called "Shijiao".

"In the second month, the child's essence is formed in the cell, so you should protect it carefully and don't disturb it." At this stage, it is the gallbladder meridian in the body that is nourishing the fetus.Therefore, in life, it is necessary to achieve "no food, no shame, no place to live, and no work for men".In the second month of pregnancy, the fetus has already generated essence in the mother's womb, and it can feel the stimulation of the outside world at this time, so pregnant women should choose a quiet living environment at this time.At this time, a man should be considerate of his wife and not let her work too hard.Because the fertilized egg like paste has not stabilized, it is easy to damage the fetal gas and cause miscarriage.

At this stage, pregnant mothers should eat less spicy food, and do not eat fishy or smelly food, such as stewed, chicken, fish, etc., otherwise it will affect the development of the fetus.Therefore, mothers-to-be must pay attention to the diet at this stage, eat more vegetarians and eat less meat to ensure the healthy growth of the fetus.

Trimester

"In the third month of pregnancy, it is called the first fetus." In the third month of pregnancy, the fetus' head, body, and limbs have already appeared, and it has the embryonic form of the fetus, so it is called "the first fetus."

At this stage, it is the period of shaping the baby.In other words, if you want your baby to be beautiful and smart in the future, you should see more beautiful things during this period. It is also mentioned in "Women's Prescriptions: General Discussion": "If you want your son to be upright and dignified, you should always talk about what you say and do what you do; if you want your son to be beautiful, you should wear white jade; if you want your son to be talented, you should read poetry and books.

It’s called external image and internal feeling.” It means that if you want your child to behave well, you must first be correct in words and deeds, and don’t swear; if you want your child to be born beautiful, you must wear more Jade, because the ancients believed that jade is warm, beautiful, and has the "virtue of a gentleman", which has a good influence on the fetus; if you want to make your children virtuous, you must read more poems and books, because reading poems can cultivate temperament, and reading can improve the health of the fetus. Reasonably, it is of great benefit to the development of the fetus.

It should be noted that in the first three months of pregnancy, couples must abstain from intercourse. "Youyou Jiji" said: "When a woman is pregnant... the most forbidden thing is lust; the fetus in the womb depends entirely on the nourishment of qi and blood, and if it is quiet, the spirit will be stored. If it is committed before three months, it is easy to have a miscarriage." The first three months of pregnancy are a critical stage for the growth of the fetus. If you have intercourse at this time, the blood will boil, which can easily lead to miscarriage.

April pregnant

"In the fourth month of pregnancy, water essence is received to form blood vessels." In the fourth month of pregnancy, the viscera and meridians of the fetus begin to grow one by one.Pregnant mothers can feel the activity of the fetus at this time, because the activity of the fetus is getting bigger and bigger at this stage.

In terms of diet, "rice soup is suitable for eating, and fish and geese are suitable for eating, which means to contain blood energy, to open the eyes and ears, and to travel the meridians", that is, you can eat more rice as the staple food.Because rice grows in water, it is a cool food, and the fetus is positive, which can play a role in balancing yin and yang.

You can also eat more meat. The fishy food that is forbidden in the first and second months of pregnancy can be eaten in this month, because eating some meat properly at this time can nourish qi and blood, clear the meridians, and promote the healthy development of the fetus.

pregnant in May

"In the fifth month of pregnancy, the fire essence is first received to form its qi."

In the fifth month of pregnancy, the five internal organs of the fetus have been fully developed.The fetus at this stage can feel external stimuli, see, listen, and play. At this time, the pregnant mother should talk more to the fetus in the abdomen, and the fetus will respond to it.

In terms of life, pregnant mothers at this time should go to bed early and get up late to raise enough energy and blood to provide adequate nutrition for the fetus.In addition, take more walks in a quiet environment, so that the fetus in the womb can feel the freshness and beauty of nature.In terms of diet, pregnant mothers at this time can also eat more beef, mutton and pasta to nourish the qi of the five internal organs and provide sufficient qi and blood for the growth of the fetus.

[-] months pregnant

"In the sixth month of pregnancy, the golden essence is first received to make the tendons."

In the sixth month of pregnancy, pregnant mothers must move more, because the fetus can feel the mother's movement in the body, and more exercise is conducive to the normal development of the fetus' muscles.

At this stage, the main task of the pregnant mother is to raise the fetus.Because the weight of the fetus can almost reach 1 kg at this time, it is urgent to supplement nutrition.The stomach meridian is the Yangming meridian, and there is a lot of qi and blood. At this stage, the fetus in the abdomen is mainly nourished by the qi and blood provided by the stomach meridian.Therefore, pregnant mothers must eat more sweet foods at this time, such as various grains, pumpkins, red dates, longan, etc.

pregnant in july

"In the seventh month of pregnancy, wood essence is received to form its bones." In the seventh month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to develop bones, so pregnant mothers at this time must sunbathe more and exercise more.

At this stage, the lung meridian is mainly used to support the fetus, so pregnant mothers should ensure that they are in a happy mood at this time and avoid thinking about unhappy things.A man must not make his wife angry at this stage, because "worry hurts the lungs", which will damage the qi and blood of the lung meridian and affect the development of the fetus.

In addition, at this stage, in terms of life, pregnant mothers should reduce the number of baths, and must not let themselves catch cold, because the lungs govern the fur, so in order to avoid damage to the lungs, we must pay attention to keeping warm.In terms of diet, pregnant mothers can eat more white foods, such as tremella, lily, lotus root, pear and so on.

eight months pregnant

"In the eighth month of pregnancy, the earth essence is received to form the skin." In the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus begins to grow muscles, and its head begins to move below the uterus, with more and more frequent movements. The pregnant mother can clearly understand Feel the large movements of the fetus.

At this stage, it is the large intestine meridian that is nourishing the fetus, so in terms of diet, pregnant mothers can eat more crude fiber foods, such as oats, celery, etc.However, it is necessary to eat less meat at this time, because if there is excess nutrition, the fetus will be too large, which is not conducive to production.

September pregnancy

"In the ninth month of pregnancy, the stone essence is received to grow hair." In the ninth month of pregnancy, the fetus has basically grown up and can make various expressions in the abdomen.At this time, it is mainly the development of the reproductive organs of the fetus. The testicles of boys are ready to enter the scrotum, and the labia of girls begin to become larger and thicker.

At this stage, it is the kidney meridian that is nourishing the fetus, so pregnant mothers should eat more foods that nourish the kidney at this time, such as black sesame, black beans, etc., so that the fetus can grow healthily in the body.

pregnant in October

"In the tenth month of pregnancy, the five internal organs are fully prepared, the six internal organs are connected, and the energy of the heaven and the earth is absorbed in the dantian, so the joints, human beings and gods are all blood, and they are born in time."

In the tenth month of pregnancy, the fetus has grown up at this time. At this time, the pregnant mother must not be nervous, prepare for the birth of the baby, and relax while waiting for the birth of the baby.

There is nothing wrong with attaching importance to prenatal education, and using the right method is the key. In the Shang and Zhou dynasties, there was a record of "prenatal education". "Biography of Lie Nu" mentioned: "The person who is a great (tairen) person is the mother of King Wen...and she has a pregnancy. , don’t look at evil, don’t listen to obscenities, don’t speak obscenities, and can be prenatal education.” Da Ren was the mother of King Wen. It is said that when she was pregnant with King Wen, she didn’t look at evil things, listen to unhealthy music, and Speak bad words and pay great attention to the cultivation of conduct during pregnancy.It is said that the reason why King Wen of Zhou was able to become a generation of Mingjun is that King Wen's mother did a good job of prenatal education during pregnancy.

Since then, the ancients paid more and more attention to prenatal education.But in ancient times, prenatal education was aimed at the moral cultivation of the mother, and the method of prenatal education was natural and gentle.Today, almost all prenatal education methods revolve around the belly of pregnant mothers.In fact, the fetus is very afraid of being disturbed in the mother's body and needs to nourish more yin. If the wrong prenatal education method is used, it will be counterproductive and affect the development of the fetus.

Ancient prenatal education for pregnant mothers, not for fetuses

The ancients followed the principle of "external appearance and internal sense" in prenatal education. They believed that any influence of the outside world on the mother's body would cause changes in the fetus.If pregnant women can have healthy aesthetic tastes and correct life behaviors, and their qi and blood will be harmonious, their emotions will be comfortable, and they will feel refreshed, and the fetus in the womb can also feel these beautiful things, and it will be able to develop smoothly and healthily, and there will be a healthy life after birth. body and personality.Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to reconciling their emotions, listen to more elegant music, accept the influence of ancient poetry, and be dignified in words and deeds.

Ancient prenatal education aimed at pregnant women, believed that pregnant women should maintain a stable mood during pregnancy, make them happy, cultivate their body and mind, all in order to make their babies have good virtues after birth.Nowadays, people often use various advanced methods for prenatal education, such as putting earphones on the belly, listening to music to the fetus in the belly, and illuminating the belly with lights, so that the fetus in the belly can feel the external environment. light etc.In fact, these are prenatal education methods that are stimulating to the fetus in the womb, and are likely to disturb the growth of the fetus.

Close up and keep healthy, don't disturb the sun

If you want the fetus to grow up healthily in the womb, you must follow the principle of "closed storage" for prenatal education and maintenance of the fetus.

First of all, what pregnant mothers need to do is to nourish yin and blood.The fetus grows in the womb and depends on the support of Qi and blood.Therefore, pregnant mothers should increase nutrition in their diet, and do not have too much activity, because static can generate blood and nourish yin.

Secondly, pregnant mothers must also do "no disturbance to the sun".No matter how tonic and exercise conditioning, don't disturb the fetus in the abdomen.For example, don’t have sex during pregnancy, and don’t be overjoyed or sad. These behaviors are likely to disturb the yang energy of the fetus, and even lead to miscarriage or premature delivery in severe cases.

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