Pregnancy Forbidden Points

9 Acupoints to Avoid During Pregnancy

● Hegu (LI-4, 合谷穴)


• Location: Between thumb & index finger (highest point when pressed together)


• Reason: May promote uterine contractions



● Jianjing (GB-21, 肩井穴)


• Location: Midpoint between neck base & shoulder


• Reason: May cause the fetus to descend


● Quepen (ST-12, 缺盆穴)


• Location: Center of the supraclavicular fossa (above collarbone)


• Reason: May stimulate uterine contractions 


● Sanyinjiao (SP-6, 三陰交)


• Location: Four fingers above the inner ankle


• Reason: May stimulate uterine contractions



● Kunlun (BL-60, 崑崙穴)


• Location: Depression between outer ankle & Achilles tendon


• Reason: May induce labor


● Taichong (LV-3, 太衝穴)


• Location: 2-3 cm above the webbing between big toe & second toe


• Reason: Moves Qi/blood, potentially destabilizing the fetus


● Yongquan (KI-1, 湧泉穴)


• Location: Center of the sole, in the depression formed by curling toes


• Reason: Strong stimulation may disturb the fetus


● Duyin (LR-1, 獨陰穴)


• Location: Midpoint of second toe joint


• Reason: Historically used in difficult labour


● Zhiyin (BL-67, 至陰穴)


• Location: 2 mm outside the base of the pinky toenail


• Reason: May correct fetal position and induce labour


✋🏻Accidentally pressed one?✋🏻


If these points are accidentally stimulated, the effect will depend on the intensity of the pressure and the individual’s condition.

Pregnant women with weaker constitutions may experience contractions, while those in a stronger state may be less affected. 
It is advised to rest for at least one day and monitor for any signs of abdominal pain, bleeding, or discomfort. 
 If any concerning symptoms arise, consult a healthcare provider promptly. 


✋🏻不慎按到穴位怎麼辦？✋🏻


如果不小心按到了這些穴位，效果取決於壓力強度及個人體質。
體質較虛弱的孕婦可能會出現子宮收縮，而體質較強健者可能影響較小。
建議至少休息一天，觀察是否有腹痛、出血或其他不適。
如果出現任何異常症狀，應立即就診。

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