Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.
Beth Rosenthal, PhD, MBA, MPH
Dr. Beth Rosenthal holds MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, and a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley. As Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (ACIH) director at the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), she coordinates efforts of educators in the integrative health and medicine fields to advance team-based integrative care. She is also the author of Replenish: A Life Enhancing Activity Book and It's That Easy: The High Vibe Guide to Attracting What You Really Want.