AcuMoxa by Siân. Treatment for a Breech Baby

Breech babies can present lying bottom first or feet first in the uterus instead of the usual head-down position. Treatment to turn the baby can be External Cephalic Version (ECV), This is a procedure to turn your baby to a head-down position. An experienced obstetrician will manually move the baby up and out of the pelvis. This procedure can be very uncomfortable.

A much more gentle and comfortable method which more and more women are opting for is Moxabustion. 

Moxabustion is now becoming a more popular alternative because its relaxing nature and can be done at home. 

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese method of acupuncture treatment. Using a moxa stick, heat is generated to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body which will create movement and allow the baby to turn naturally.  

The exclusion criteria applies for women with the following conditions:

1. Placenta previa.

2. History of ante-partum haemorrhage.

3. Multiple pregnancy.

4. Known abnormality of the uterus or pelvis.

5. History of premature labour or premature ruptured membranes.

6. Previous Caesarean section if more recent than 2 years.

7. Oligohydramnios.

8. Rhesus antibodies.

9. Known hydrocephalic fetus.

If you do not have any of the above condition you can book an Online consultation to learn how to administer the treatment at home. The moxa pack will then be sent to your address first class with booklet repeating the instructions. 

If you prefer you can book an Initial Consultation and treatment with me in clinic. For any further information please contact me direct.