Currently, many couples are considering having a second child, but they face the reality that the woman is already at an "advanced age" and in a typical suboptimal health condition. It may be difficult for her to get pregnant, so should she undergo some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) conditioning before conception? What should she pay attention to? Nowadays, many women are in a suboptimal health condition, but it doesn't mean that every woman needs TCM conditioning. Whether conditioning is necessary varies from person to person and needs to be based on individual diagnosis. However, when it comes to TCM conditioning before pregnancy, it mostly focuses on tonifying the spleen and kidney and regulating liver qi, in order to promote a successful pregnancy.
The kidney is the foundation of innate constitution, and the spleen is the foundation of acquired constitution. The reasons for spleen and kidney deficiency in women are often due to inadequate innate endowment and acquired factors (such as excessive physical labor or multiple abortions). The kidney is crucial for the nourishment of the fetus during pregnancy. If the kidney qi is not stable, it can lead to fetal movement disorders and even miscarriage. Once a woman has a weak spleen and kidney, she is prone to irregular menstruation and mental exhaustion. In clinical practice, TCM practitioners will identify the constitution of women before pregnancy and prescribe individualized herbal medicine for conditioning.
According to TCM, women rely on blood, and the liver stores blood and regulates its flow. Long-term emotional imbalance and excessive mental stress can gradually lead to poor blood circulation in women. For women with liver qi stagnation, the focus of conditioning is mainly on soothing the liver, nourishing the blood, and regulating menstruation.
In addition, if TCM conditioning can be combined with the consumption of medicinal diets in daily life, it will have a better conditioning effect. Women often have symptoms of qi and blood deficiency, so "nourishing the blood" can be the foundation of conditioning before pregnancy, with ingredients such as red dates and goji berries included in the diet. However, the consumption of medicinal diets should be under the guidance of a doctor to avoid adverse effects.
In addition to the above, it is also important to adopt a healthy lifestyle, such as practicing healthy eating habits, following a scientific exercise program, and maintaining a positive mindset. Exercise can enhance physical fitness. For women, appropriate exercises such as aerobics and yoga can be chosen, taking into consideration individual capabilities to avoid unnecessary injuries.
Furthermore, patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes should undergo specific targeted conditioning under the guidance of a doctor before pregnancy, in order to fully prepare and conceive a healthy baby.
In summary, through TCM conditioning, the balance of yin and yang in the body can be achieved, not only improving the quality of conception but also providing an excellent growth environment for the fetus. Ultimately, healthier babies can be conceived when both parents are in their best intellectual and physical health!
