Pregnancy preparation: four steps of TCM conditioning
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the mechanism of conception depends on the exuberance of kidney-qi, the sufficiency of true yin, the smoothness of qi and blood, and the smoothness of collaterals. Then, how to do these aspects, experts have given some suggestions that need to be prepared before pregnancy:
The first step of TCM conditioning: regulating menstruation
Many people refer to their monthly menstruation as "old friends". From the perspective of Chinese medicine, this name is more appropriate. Why? In addition to the most routine methods such as pulse-taking and tongue coating, menstrual period is the most frequently asked by women when they see Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine can often judge the crux of a woman's body by the amount, color and cycle of menstruation.
According to the medical theory of traditional Chinese medicine, women's monthly events belong to the cycle of three meridians, namely, pulse-rushing, pulse-taking and pulse-letting, which will pass through dozens of acupoints. If there are obstacles, it will lead to many diseases, so we should attach great importance to it.
If menstruation is normal, it means that qi and blood are smooth. The next step is to see whether ovulation is normal through the change of body temperature.
Expert tip: Women with changes in menstrual volume and cycle can consult Chinese medicine for conditioning at any time, not necessarily when preparing for pregnancy.
The second step of TCM conditioning: taking temperature.
Under the action of progesterone, the body temperature of normal people will rise by 0.3 ~ 0.5℃ after ovulation. It lasts for 14 days, and then the body temperature drops. If the body temperature only drops after 3 or 5 days of rising, or there is no sign of rising all the time, indicating that ovulation may have problems, then symptomatic treatment can be carried out.
Expert tip: In addition to the professional diagnostic techniques such as listening, speaking and questioning of Chinese medicine, in many cases, Chinese medicine will further judge the condition with the help of Western medicine. For example, in order to judge whether ovulation is normal, in addition to measuring body temperature, B-ultrasound is sometimes used as an auxiliary means for diagnosis. Nevertheless, the concept and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine are completely different from that of western medicine. When you see Chinese medicine, don't doubt the curative effect of Chinese medicine just because you have adopted some methods of western medicine.
The third step of TCM conditioning: warming the palace
Traditional Chinese medicine has the saying that infertility is caused by palace cold. The uterus is like a greenhouse for the fetus. If the uterus is cold, then the fetus cannot grow. In order to prevent palace cold, women should pay special attention to protect the warmth of the lower abdomen. Especially women who work under air conditioning, and women who often sit still, should pay more attention to keeping their abdomen and lower body warm.
Expert tip: It is natural for a woman to be beautiful, but we should also pay attention to adjusting the dress according to the changes of solar terms. Pay attention to the warmth of the lower body, especially the feet and abdomen. Don't let yourself catch a cold. Only when your body is warm can your blood flow smoothly.
The fourth step of TCM conditioning: benefiting qi and calming the nerves
There is a saying in Chinese medicine that women are jealous of infertility. Narrow-minded, often angry and jealous may lead to stagnation of liver qi, which will affect the spleen and pregnancy.
Expert tip: don't be too impatient about anything, the consequence of a big temper is stagnation. Keeping yourself calm at any time and place is helpful for a smooth pregnancy.
Whole body conditioning
There is also the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements in TCM, that is, Jin Mu's fire, water and soil. The physiological functions of the five internal organs are explained by the characteristics of the five elements. Liver belongs to wood, spleen belongs to soil, heart belongs to fire, lung belongs to gold, and kidney belongs to water. The five zang-organs are related to each other in physiology and affect each other in pathology, which belongs to the relationship of mutual containment. For example, stagnation of liver qi can lead to spleen deficiency, and problems in one organ can lead to problems in other organs. Therefore, Chinese medicine attaches great importance to whole body conditioning in pre-pregnancy preparation, rather than targeting an organ. However, since the functions of kidney, liver and spleen have the greatest influence on women's qi and blood, it is necessary to pay more attention to:
Kidney: In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney is the foundation of congenital and governs reproduction. If the function of the kidney is destroyed, it will affect pregnancy and even lead to infertility or abortion.
Dear baby, I recommend three kinds of Chinese medicines that are most beneficial to women.
Angelica sinensis: There is often a saying that "returning to the head to replenish blood, returning to the body to nourish blood, returning to the tail to break blood, and promoting blood circulation", which has the effects of enriching blood and activating blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. Angelica sinensis is a commonly used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine and is known as the "holy medicine in blood". Linyi is often used to treat women's menstrual diseases, such as dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation.
Usually you can eat: Angelica sinensis is sliced, and 5 ~ 10g boiled water or soaked in water is taken as tea. You can also add a small amount of Angelica sinensis to stewed chicken and meat.
Ejiao: It contains animal glue, gelatin protein, calcium, sulfur and other minerals and 10 kinds of amino acids, which can promote the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin in blood and the absorption of calcium. It is often used to treat all kinds of bleeding or anemia.
Edible at ordinary times: choose high-quality donkey-hide gelatin 1g, mash it, put it in a big bowl, add two teaspoons of yellow wine, steam it in a steamer until the donkey-hide gelatin is completely melted, add a little brown sugar, and drop a few drops of wine after the sugar is dissolved. Select 100 high-quality golden jujube with thick meat and small core, put it in a clean bowl, microwave it for 2 minutes, turn it up and down, and then heat it 1 minute.
Motherwort: It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, diuresis and detumescence. Indications: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, etc.