Phrases for TCM Support During Early Pregnancy

Monday, September 9, 2024

Early pregnancy is a delicate time, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers various methods to support a healthy pregnancy, including herbal treatments, acupuncture, and dietary advice. Here are some useful phrases for discussing early pregnancy care with a TCM doctor.

Scene 1: Discussing Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Patient: 

I've been feeling very nauseous and tired lately.

我最近一直感到恶心和疲惫。

Wǒ zuìjìn yīzhí gǎndào ěxīn hé pí bèi.

Doctor: 

These symptoms are common in early pregnancy. I can prescribe some herbs to help ease the nausea.

这些症状在早孕时很常见。我可以开一些药草来帮助缓解恶心。

Zhèxiē zhèngzhuàng zài zǎo yùn shí hěn chángjiàn. Wǒ kěyǐ kāi yīxiē yàocǎo lái bāngzhù huǎnjiě ěxīn.

Patient: 

Will the herbs affect my baby?

这些药草会影响我的宝宝吗？

Zhèxiē yàocǎo huì yǐngxiǎng wǒ de bǎobǎo ma?

Doctor: 

No, the herbs I prescribe are safe for both you and your baby.

不会，我开的药草对您和宝宝都是安全的。

Bù huì, wǒ kāi de yàocǎo duì nín hé bǎobǎo dōu shì ānquán de.

Scene 2: Acupuncture for Pregnancy Support

Patient: 

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

怀孕期间针灸安全吗？

Huáiyùn qíjiān zhēnjiǔ ānquán ma?

Doctor: 

Yes, acupuncture is safe and can help relieve common pregnancy symptoms like nausea and back pain.

是的，针灸是安全的，可以帮助缓解怀孕期间常见的症状，如恶心和背痛。

Shì de, zhēnjiǔ shì ānquán de, kěyǐ bāngzhù huǎnjiě huáiyùn qíjiān chángjiàn de zhèngzhuàng, rú ěxīn hé bèitòng.

Patient: 

How often should I get acupuncture?

我应该多久做一次针灸？

Wǒ yīnggāi duōjiǔ zuò yīcì zhēnjiǔ?

Doctor: 

I recommend once a week during the first trimester for optimal support.

我建议在孕早期每周做一次针灸，以获得最佳支持。

Wǒ jiànyì zài yùn zǎoqī měi zhōu zuò yīcì zhēnjiǔ, yǐ huòdé zuì jiā zhīchí.

Scene 3: Dietary Advice for Early Pregnancy

Patient: 

What foods should I eat to support my pregnancy?

我应该吃些什么食物来支持我的怀孕？

Wǒ yīnggāi chī xiē shénme shíwù lái zhīchí wǒ de huáiyùn?

Doctor: 

Focus on warm, nourishing foods like soups and stews, and avoid cold and raw foods.

多吃一些温暖滋补的食物，比如汤和炖菜，避免生冷食物。

Duō chī yīxiē wēnnuǎn zībǔ de shíwù, bǐrú tāng hé dùn cài, bìmiǎn shēng lěng shíwù.

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