Is it true that Chinese medicine conditioning before pregnancy can give birth to a boy?

Although gender equality is advocated now, there are still many people who have the deep-rooted idea of ​​favoring boys over girls, especially the elderly in the family. In order to have a boy, they have tried many methods. So, is it possible to have a boy through Chinese medicine before pregnancy? Is there any scientific basis? I believe that everyone is concerned about this issue and wants to know the answer, so let me tell you whether it is true to give birth to a boy through Chinese medicine.

In traditional Chinese medicine theory, there is the theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, namely gold, wood, water, fire and earth. The characteristics of the Five Elements are used to explain the physiological functions of the five internal organs of the human body. The liver belongs to wood, the spleen belongs to earth, the heart belongs to fire, the lungs belong to metal, and the kidneys belong to water. The five internal organs are interconnected physiologically and influence each other pathologically. They are in a relationship of mutual promotion and mutual restraint. Therefore, Chinese medicine pays great attention to whole-body conditioning in pre-pregnancy preparation, rather than targeting a specific organ. However, because the functions of the kidneys, liver, and spleen have the greatest impact on women's qi and blood, these three are the key to pre-pregnancy conditioning.

TCM conditioning for different body types before pregnancy

Qi deficiency constitution

——Replenish Qi, strengthen spleen and benefit kidney

People with Qi deficiency are often thin or overweight, speak weakly and in a low voice, are easily fatigued and forgetful, often sweat when sitting, and sweat more with the slightest activity, have poor appetite, are prone to catching colds, and suffer from frequent diarrhea.

Dietary adjustment: A balanced diet with diverse and nutritious food should be achieved. You can eat more polished japonica rice, glutinous rice, millet, carrots, mushrooms, tofu, chicken, herring, yam, longan, red dates, lotus seeds, etc. for conditioning. Avoid cold drinks, large amounts of raw and cold vegetables and fruits, fatty meat, fried foods, etc.

Lifestyle adjustments: ensure adequate rest time, do not stay up late, if conditions permit, arrange a 1-hour nap every day, have a regular daily routine, exercise moderately, and take a 40-60 minute walk outdoors every day; avoid strenuous and competitive sports; pay attention to adding or removing clothes in time to avoid catching a cold.

Blood deficiency constitution

——Nourish Yin blood

People with blood deficiency usually have pale complexion, often feel dizzy, and have lighter lips and nails; they have scanty menstruation or amenorrhea, are intolerant to physical labor, and are prone to insomnia.

Dietary conditioning: It is advisable to eat easily digestible food. You can eat more mulberries, lychees, black fungus, spinach, carrots, pork, beef liver, lamb liver, turtle, wolfberry, angelica, red dates, etc. for conditioning. Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid spicy and fishy foods to avoid damaging the yin blood and affecting the fetus. Such foods include scaleless fish, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, etc.

In addition, Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the source of the production of qi and blood. Too many sweet foods will hinder the production of qi and blood, so do not eat too much sweets.

Lifestyle adjustment: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people with insufficient yin and blood are prone to depression and anxiety, so maintaining a good mood is the key to self-care.

Yin deficiency constitution

——Nourishing Yin, clearing away heat, moistening dryness

The characteristics of Yin deficiency constitution are low fever in the afternoon, dry mouth and throat, sweating while sleeping in the middle of the night, cessation of sweating after waking up, irritability and restless sleep.

Diet conditioning: It is advisable to eat light food. You can eat more sesame, glutinous rice, honey, dairy products, fish, black fungus, lotus root juice, sea cucumber, wolfberry, white fungus, etc. for conditioning. Quit drinking and smoking, especially strong liquor, which can help generate heat and is not suitable for drinking. Because Yin deficiency is often accompanied by internal heat, it is necessary to avoid eating all very spicy, hot, yang-enhancing and irritating foods, such as garlic, chili, pepper, Sichuan pepper, and dried ginger. Also avoid eating very hot tonic foods, such as ginseng.

Lifestyle adjustment: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Yin deficiency can be further developed from blood deficiency. Therefore, in addition to the various factors that people with blood deficiency should pay attention to, they should also control their sexual life; learn to regulate their emotions and avoid violent rage.

Yang deficiency constitution

——Warming and nourishing the spleen and kidneys, boosting yang and dispelling cold

People with yang deficiency constitution are usually fat, afraid of cold and like warmth, have cold hands and feet, cold pain in waist and knees, and can tolerate the climate in spring and summer but not in autumn and winter.

Dietary conditioning: It is advisable to eat light and easily digestible food. You can eat more lamb, chicken, leek, walnuts, onions, ginger, etc. for conditioning. Quit smoking and drinking, avoid foods that clear heat and detoxify, and do not overeat raw and cold fruits and vegetables and foods that are cold in nature, such as bananas, watermelons, tomatoes, bitter melon, amaranth, olives, tofu, and wild rice stems.

Lifestyle conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "movement generates yang", so we should increase physical exercise appropriately. For example, in late spring and early summer, you can add 2 to 3 sunbathing sessions per week, each lasting about 15 minutes.

Through what has been said above, I believe everyone can clearly understand that there is no scientific basis for whether or not a boy can be conceived through Chinese medicine conditioning before pregnancy. However, conditioning through Chinese medicine before pregnancy is still a very good method. Those who are preparing to have a baby can use the above method to condition. As for whether it is a boy or a girl, everyone should adjust their mentality and not be too demanding about whether it is a boy. As long as the baby is healthy, it's fine. I hope what I said can help you.