Moxibustion for Breech Presentation

The turning of breech babies has long been well known to respond to a treatment called moxibustion. By burning a fragrant herb over one of the acupuncture points, it can relax the muscles in the uterus allowing the baby to turn.

The moxibustion is done by taking a moxa stick (a stick of compressed herbs the size of a candle) and lighting the end. This herb then smoulders and the heat radiates into the point. This is done over the point on each side for fifteen minutes each day for 1 week.

Moxibustion is a completely safe and very gentle way of attempting to turn babies. The best results are often gained before week 36/37 as after this stage there is so little room for the baby to move. I have however had babies that have turned at week 38/39.

Usually only one treatment is required, where the acupuncturist will teach the moxibustion, teach where the points are, and then give a moxa stick to the patient to continue the process at home over the next week.

Please note in this one off session, we will provide a session of acupuncture, teach you the moxibustion technique and then give you enough moxa sticks to continue the treatment at home over the next week. We will not perform the moxibustion at the appointment. This way you get the most from a single session and do not need repeat appointments.

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