Caution in pregnancy
27 points · study category
May be needled with judgment, a gentle technique, and no strong stimulation. This includes the lower abdominal and lumbosacral bands, which are avoided as the pregnancy advances.
Points in the category · 27
- GB26Belly of the WaistDài MàiDai Mai point on the flank; avoid deep needling and dispersing technique.
- GB41Falling TearsZú Lín QìOpening point of the Dai Mai, which girdles the uterus. Strong dispersion is not advised.
- ST25Celestial PivotTiān ShūMu point of the Large Intestine, on the abdominal flank. Shallow needling, and only during the early part of pregnancy.
- ST26Outer HillWài LíngLower abdomen; avoid as the uterus grows.
- ST27Great GiganticDà JùLower abdomen; avoid as the uterus grows.
- ST28Water ChannelShuǐ DàoLower abdomen, acts on the waters of the Lower Jiao; avoid.
- ST29ReturnGuī LáiLower abdomen, point that acts on the uterus; avoid.
- SP1Hidden WhiteYǐn BáiPowerful hemostatic point; some authors exclude it in pregnancy. Reserve for a clear indication.
- SP13Abdomen MansionFǔ ShèLower abdomen, crossing point with the Yin Wei Mai; avoid deep needling.
- SP14Abdominal KnotFù JiéLower abdomen; avoid deep needling.
- SP15Great HorizontalDà HéngAbdominal flank at the level of the navel; shallow needling.
- BL23Kidney ShuShèn ShūBack-Shu point of the Kidney, lumbar band. Useful for supporting the Jing, but with a gentle technique and without dispersion.
- BL25Large Intestine ShuDàcháng ShūLumbosacral band; avoid strong stimulation.
- BL26Gate of Origin ShuGuānyuán ShūLumbosacral band; avoid strong stimulation.
- BL27Small Intestine ShuXiǎocháng ShūLumbosacral band over the sacrum; avoid.
- BL28Bladder ShuPángguāng ShūBladder Back-Shu point over the sacrum; avoid.
- KI11Pubic BoneHénggǔLower abdominal chain of the Kidney over the uterus; avoid.
- KI12Great ManifestationDàhèLower abdominal chain of the Kidney over the uterus; avoid.
- KI13Influential Point of QiQìxuéLower abdominal chain of the Kidney over the uterus; avoid.
- KI14Fourfold FullnessSìmǎnLower abdominal chain of the Kidney over the uterus; avoid.
- KI15Central PillarZhōngzhùLower abdominal chain of the Kidney over the uterus; avoid.
- KI16Huang ShuHuāngshūNext to the navel; shallow needling or abstention.
- LR3Great SurgeTài ChōngStrongly moves Liver Qi and descends. Avoid intense stimulation; many authors exclude it during pregnancy.
- CV8NavelShén QuèNavel: never needled, indirect moxa only. During pregnancy, gentle and brief moxa at most.
- CV9Water DivideShuǐ FēnAbdomen; avoid deep needling from the second trimester onward.
- CV10Lower CreviceXià WǎnAbdomen; avoid deep needling from the second trimester onward.
- CV11Building the CenterJiàn LǐAbdomen; avoid deep needling from the second trimester onward.