There are not many options for turning a breech baby, but in Chinese medicine moxibustion is a safe and non-invasive alternative to turn your baby. Moxibustion (commonly called moxa) is a charcoal-like stick of compressed mugwort that is lit and held near an acupuncture point to stimulate that area. The relaxing warmth from the stick penetrates the skin even though it does not directly touch the body. When the moxa is put near the pinky toe for breech presentation, it stimulates the bladder 67 point which helps the uterus to relax and allows for the baby to turn on its own.

In your visit, the pracitioner will show you and your partner how to do the process at home and then you are sent with sticks of moxa to use until the baby turns. If you use moxa too early in the gestational period, the baby could keep turning whereas if you wait too long, the baby has much less chance of turning. So the best range of time for the baby to turn is 34 to 37 weeks.

To have moxa done for your breech baby, we require a script from your OB stating that you are to get moxa for breech presentation. Then when you come for your appointment, make sure your partner is with you so we can show them how to administer the moxa treatment at home. The one time out of pocket cost is $65.

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