Here are the key dates for this course:

• March 14: The course opens its doors. You gain access to our platform and some preliminary files, so you can familiarize yourself with the structure and make a note of topics and dates.

• March 21: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Introduction to the course.

  • Unit 1 becomes accessible.

• March 28: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Unit 1

  • Historical context of "nurturing pregnancy" 養胎 and our sources.

  • General thoughts on pregnancy: Physiology and pathology, ethics and safety.

  • Unit 2 becomes accessible.

• April 11: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Unit 2

  • The first two months of pregnancy

  • The turning point of the third month and "fetal education" 胎教

  • Unit 3 becomes accessible.

• April 18: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Unit 3

  • The mellow middle: months 4-6

  • The final stretch: months 7-10

  • Unit 4 becomes accessible.

• May 2: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Unit 4

  • Key pregnancy complaints and their treatments: Nausea

  • Key pregnancy complaints and their treatments: Spotting, miscarriage, UTI, edema and constipation.

• May 16: Q&A discussion on Zoom: Conclusion

• July 1: The course is finished, and the website is shut down.