About 3% of babies are breech presentation, lying bottom down instead of head. Ideally the baby needs to be encouraged to turn before 36 weeks prior to engagement. Obstetricians may discuss external cephalic version E.C.V. to turn the baby, and/or caesarean section. Alternative therapies can help encourage the baby to turn spontaneously.

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 encouraging the baby to somersault around to the correct head down position.

Moxibustion is performed by using a moxa stick (a stick of compressed herbs (Mugwort) the size of a candle). The end of the stick is lit. The herb then smoulders and the heat radiates as it is positioned at the corner of the little toenail, stimulating the meridian Bladder 67

Moxibustion is a completely safe and very gentle way of attempting to turn babies. The best results are often gained before week 36, 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 therapist will do the moxibustion, teach where the points are, and then give a moxa stick to the patient to continue the process at home.

Pricing:	½ Hour Session moxibustion session with moxa sticks for home use without relaxing reflexology	£40.00
Pricing:	1 Hour Session moxibustion session with moxa sticks for home use with relaxing reflexology	£60.00
Offer:	Purchase 5 sessions in advance and get the 6th session FREE
Info:	This treatment is appropriate for Pregnancy
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