Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 94 · Garbharaksha and Payohinatva: past deeds
गर्भरक्षा-पयोहीनत्व — कर्मविपाकः
क्षीरान्नलाजाश्वेतध्वजहिरण्यवस्त्रगंधादिभिरेकाद शरुद्रेभ्यो जलाशये तृतीयमासगर्भरक्षायै बलिं दद्यात्
In the third month, a bali (offering to spirits) is given to the eleven Rudras. It is given at a place of water, for the protection of the baby. It is made with: milk rice, parched grain, a white flag, gold, cloth and scent.
Classical view, not medical advice.
अनेनमंत्रेण
With this mantra: "The eleven Rudras, as they are named, may accept this offering. For your pleasure it is made. Always protect this pregnant woman."
अथ चतुर्थमासि गर्भरक्षायै रक्तान्नध्वजगंधपुष्पवस्त्रहिरण्यादिभिः पूर्ववत् द्वादशादित्येभ्यो बलिं दद्यात्
Next, in the fourth month, a bali (offering to spirits) goes to the twelve Adityas. It is given as before, for the protection of the baby. It is…
आदित्या द्वादश प्रोक्ताः प्रगृह्णीध्वं बलिं त्विमम्
"Twelve Adityas, as you are named, accept this offering. By the growth of your radiance, always protect this pregnant woman."