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.
Bradley Capron, LAc, DACM
Dr. Bradley Capron graduated from Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii (2004, Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (2022, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine), and practices in Portland, Ore. His work experience includes private practice, hotel spa experience on the Big Island of Hawaii, clinical supervisor at both Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and National University of Naturopathic Medicine, and various integrated clinic experience working with other modalities (ND, DC, LMT, etc.).