Breech Moxibustion

Service Description

Gynaecological and obstetrical conditions, including breech presentation in late term pregnancy has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position before childbirth. Most babies will turn from (breech) by 35 weeks, if the baby does not turn, you may want to try Moxibustion. Which is a Chinese Therapy, that may encourage a breech baby to turn head downwards to aid delivery. Herbal moxibustion sticks are lit and provides a gentle heat, to an acupuncture point on the feet. The theory is to increase the baby's movement, and helps them to become active to turn into the head down position. It is also thought to improve the tone of the muscles in the mother's uterus. Ensuring the baby is more likely to stay in the right position. Moxibustion sticks are provided to apply at home twice a day for 10 minutes for 7 days.