How do you use moxa sticks for a breech baby?

How to use the moxa stick:

  1. Simply light one end of the moxa stick by holding it over a candle. With smokeless moxa it may take several minutes to light.
  2. When using to turn a breech or posterior positioned baby, the therapeutic time for moxa use is 20 minutes for each acupuncture point.

Does acupuncture work to turn a breech baby?

Conclusions: Acupuncture plus moxibustion is more effective than observation in revolving fetuses in breech presentation. Such a method appears to be a valid option for women willing to experience a natural birth.

How can I turn my breech baby naturally?

Natural methods

  1. Breech tilt, or pelvic tilt: Lie on the floor with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Inversion: There are a few moves you can do that use gravity to turn the baby.
  3. Music: Certain sounds may appeal to your baby.
  4. Temperature: Like music, your baby may respond to temperature.

What is moxibustion breech?

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique to turn a breech baby to head down. The treatment uses a Chinese herb called Moxa (Artemisia argyi), commonly known as ‘Mugwort’ and is usually carried out around 34 – 38 weeks of pregnancy.

How effective is moxibustion for breech?

If they were still breech after the 2 weeks, they did another round of moxibustion + acupuncture treatment for three days. Results: 62.4% of the women had their babies turn head-down and delivered vaginally. It was concluded that moxa therapy could be an effective, low-cost treatment for turning breech babies.

When do you do moxibustion breech?

Moxibustion for a breech baby is usually performed between weeks 34 and 36 of pregnancy, and may be prescribed as an alternative or precursor to an external cephalic version (ECV).

Is moxa safe during pregnancy?

Moxibustion is used at an acupuncture clinic to cure myriad health conditions. This therapy is completely safe, and has no side effects, making it a viable solution for pregnant women looking for a remedy for pregnancy-related symptoms.

How many times do you do moxibustion for breech?

There is no one recommended way to use moxibustion, but many women burn the moxa sticks close to their toes for about 15-20 minutes, from anywhere to 1-10 times per day, for up to two weeks. This treatment is usually started between 28 and 37 weeks of pregnancy.

How quickly does moxibustion work?

However it appears that using moxibustion twice per day for two weeks (during weeks 33-35 of pregnancy) will work for 1 out of every 8 women.