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.
Nadiya Melnyk, DAOM, LAc
Dr. Nadiya Melnyk has a master's in Oriental Medicine and bachelor's in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She obtained her Doctorate degree from Yo San University of TCM. Dr. Melnyk specializes in women's health and cosmetic acupuncture. She also treats clients for pain therapy and rehabilitation.