This article reviews the origin and connotation of nurturing fetus based on meridians differentiation theory and concludes its clinical application. Nurturing fetus based on meridians differentiation theory believes that

whenever the actual gestation starts

the initial fetus growth and nursing should pay attention to maternal liver meridian.After this stage

each gestational month also has similar connection with related meridians until the end of gestation.Nurturing fetus based on meridian differentiation theory provides train of thought of treating based on meridians differentiation month by month for miscarriage prevention

fetus protection as well as prevention and treatment of pregnant diseases. Based on questioning and criticizing on this theory by ancient and modern physicians

the authors conclude that

in order to apply this traditional theory into present clinic

theory perfection and clinical verification are still needed.