Chinese Medicine practitioner shares tips on preparation and diet for pregnancy

While eagerly anticipating the arrival of their newborn, many couples often overlook the crucial preparation required prior to conception. This includes maintaining a balanced diet, adopting healthy habits and ensuring psychological readiness. Chinese medicine places emphasis on preventive care. Dr. Chin Wing Yee, Associate Professor of Practice in the Clinical Division of School of Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University, provides an insightful analysis of essential health practices for women before pregnancy. Her analysis is rooted in the health-preserving wisdom of the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, which highlights the harmonisation of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, as well as the balance of “yin and yang”, and “qi and blood”. Women's physical conditions are assessed through syndrome differentiation, and tailored treatments such as medicated diets, acupuncture, or moxibustion are recommended to regulate menstruation and enhance physical and mental health, thereby better preparing them for pregnancy.

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