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.
Krystal Lynn Couture, DPT, LAc
Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, DPT, LAc, The Pelvic Acu, is an acupuncturist and physical therapist specializing in Pelvic Health. As a pelvic care acupuncturist, she brings to her practice a background steeped in both biomedical and holistic knowledge. She has an extensive formal background, with a Doctorate in physical therapy from Husson University as well as a Master of Science in acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture.
Dr. Krystal has been published in Acupuncture Today and Medicinal Roots Magazine. She's been featured on Michelle Grasek's Acupuncture Marketing School Podcast, Qiological, The American Acupuncture Council, Hofstra Radio and Dao Labs.
Krystal teaches Pelvic Care to Acupuncturists around the globe!