Where should pregnant women massage to promote defecation?

Constipation is an experience that many people have had, including pregnant women. Constipation during pregnancy is a common condition. Constipation is a painful thing that all pregnant women have to experience. It is closely related to the diet and lifestyle of pregnant women. So how can we alleviate and cure constipation in pregnant women?

Where to massage for constipation in pregnant women: Zusanli acupoint

Acupoint location: Both sides of the calf, about 4 finger widths below the indentation just below the kneecap.

Massage techniques:

The pregnant mother sits on the edge of the bed, with both knees straight naturally, and presses the Zusanli point in the same direction with the tip of her thumb. The other four fingers are placed tightly behind the calf, and the thumb is rubbed with moderate force for 30 to 50 times.

Shenshu Point

Acupoint location: Located on the waist, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, and at the same level as the navel, which is exactly the second intervertebral disc.

Massage techniques:

The pregnant mother sits with her hands on her waist, presses her thumbs forward on the rib ends in the same direction, and presses her middle thumb on the kidney point, and presses and rubs with moderate force for 30 to 50 times.

Tianshu Point

Acupoint location: about 3 horizontal fingers width on both sides of the belly button.

Massage techniques:

Press the Tianshu point lightly with your fingertips for 30 seconds, then rub it clockwise for 2 minutes, and then rub it in the opposite direction for 2 minutes, until you feel soreness in the area and then radiate it to the entire abdomen.

Zhongwan Point

Acupoint location: Located in the upper abdomen, below the shoulder blade and the center of the line connecting the navel electrodes (4 inches above the navel). That is: the area four inches from the chest pit to the navel (that is, from the chest pit to the center of the navel).

Massage techniques:

Press the Zhongwan point lightly with your fingertips for 30 seconds, then massage in a clockwise direction for about 2 minutes until you feel a partial soreness and swelling.