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.
Lenore Cangeloso, LAc, MSAOM
Lenore Cangeloso is a state-licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner. She is the owner of Wild Earth Acupuncture in Portland, Ore. Lenore has spent many months traveling to deepen her knowledge of the human body, and is a dedicated and skilled practitioner who strives to help achieve optimal states of well-being. Her writings have been showcased in publication such as Forbes Health, Dao Labs and the Qi Journal. You can learn more about Lenore at wildearthacupuncture.com.