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.
Holly Lucille, ND, RN
Dr. Holly Lucille is a nationally recognized and licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant, and television and radio host. She is also the author of several books including Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women's Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health and The Healing Power of Trauma Comfrey. Dr. Lucille lectures on a variety of natural health topics. Her appearances include national media programs and networks such as "Dr. Oz" and "The Doctors." She is regularly quoted in both consumer and peer journals, and was listed in Time magazine as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People." In 2012, she launched her own talk show, "Myth-Defying with Dr. Holly," and is now the host of the podcast "Mindful Medicine" on RadioMD. Her private practice, Healing from Within Healthcare, is in Los Angeles.