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.
Wenning Zhao, LAc
Dr. Wenning Zhao graduated from Shanxi Medical School in 1982 and practiced in Beijing. He also graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1994 and proceeded to establish the Able Chiropractic and Alternative Health Care clinic in 1995. Dr. Wenning Zhao is a licensed Chiropractic and Acupuncturist and is registered in the Ohio Medical Board, NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) certified diplomate.