Taijiao:a traditional Chinese approach to enhancing fetal growth through maternal physical and mental health  

作　　者：Fung-Kei Cheng 

出　　处：《Chinese Nursing Research》2016年第2期49-53,共5页护理研究（英文版）

摘　　要：Despite the fact that Taijiao （traditional Chinese eugenics） has been part of the Chinese obstetrical culture over the years, there is insufficient scientific evidence for its effectiveness. This literature review analyzes the discourse on Taijiao associated with physical and psychological maternal-fetal symbiosis, together with relevant peripheral research outcomes. Taijiao combines maternal health and external environment for benefits in fetal growth through preventive, indirect, and direct measures. Discussing practical im- plications and future research directions, this review reveals a modernized Taijiao to be a holistic, non- invasive pregnancy management system using a multi-disciplinary approach that enhances infantile life quality, reduces negative consequences of pregnancy deficits and child development, and saves public health expenditure.Despite the fact that Taijiao （traditional Chinese eugenics） has been part of the Chinese obstetrical culture over the years, there is insufficient scientific evidence for its effectiveness. This literature review analyzes the discourse on Taijiao associated with physical and psychological maternal-fetal symbiosis, together with relevant peripheral research outcomes. Taijiao combines maternal health and external environment for benefits in fetal growth through preventive, indirect, and direct measures. Discussing practical im- plications and future research directions, this review reveals a modernized Taijiao to be a holistic, non- invasive pregnancy management system using a multi-disciplinary approach that enhances infantile life quality, reduces negative consequences of pregnancy deficits and child development, and saves public health expenditure.

关 键 词：Bio-psycho-social approachGynecology-obstetrics careMaternal-fetal symbiosisMaternal health promotion 

分 类 号：R473.71[医药卫生—护理学]