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.
Trevor Shaw, DC, MS, DACRB, CSCS
Dr. Trevor Shaw is a Florida-licensed DC and strength and conditioning specialist. He also has a master’s degree in exercise science and is an associate professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic (Florida campus), running the rehab and sports performance department for the Palmer Clinic.