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.
Denise Marie Jenderzak, LAc, Dipl. Ac, Dipl. CH.
Denise Marie Jenderzak is a acupuncturist and herbalist with extensive experience in orthopedic medicine. She has worked in integrative medical clinics by communicating with other healthcare professionals for maximum patient benefit.