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.
Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, MS, LAc, FABORM
Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin is an internationally recognized, award-winning doctor of acupuncture, clinical researcher, and a leader in the field of integrative reproductive medicine. She practices in Portland, Ore., and provides continuing education at Rosefinch Academy.