The breech position of the fetus can be corrected by using moxa, an ancient method based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
It is effective in 80% of cases and, if properly performed, does not present particular contraindications.
Fetus in breech position
The natural gestation of the fetus requires it to be placed in the cephalic position, then with the head turned downwards and towards the vaginal canal of the madr and, between 30 'and 32' week.
However, some children may turn around after this date. However, if the fetus is in a breech position, ie with the feet facing the vaginal canal, up to more than 36 weeks, a caesarean section is expected and recommended: a natural birth in this case exposes the child and the mother to possible complications serious.
The causes of a child's breech position are not yet certain. However, it is possible to intervene if the obstetrician and the gynecologist have verified that there are no serious causes and contraindications, to make the fetus turn through gymnastics and postural manipulation, or through the use of moxa.
Contraindications of moxa
Often midwives recommend moxa for the upheaval of breech babies . In these cases, you can go to hospitals or to acupuncturists or qualified operators.
Moxa is contraindicated in cases of fever, skin conditions, hypertension, inflammation, diabetes, twin pregnancies.
It is not recommended for use at the end of pregnancy, as the size of the baby may be too large to allow a natural and painless revolution of the fetus.
Moxa for breech babies
Moxa is a healing technique based on traditional Chinese medicine, which involves the application of small incandescent mugwort cones on the acupuncture points belonging to the energy channels and / or the stimulation of acupuncture points through the use of particular cigars, both of artemisia or natural substances but still suitable for moxibustion.
Moxa is the hot stimulation of the meridians of traditional Chinese medicine, and differs from acupuncture due to its energetic qualities and effects: moxa stimulates and applies heat and is allowed on some points, but not on all.
Applying moxa through cigars is very easy : it is usually taught to someone who can apply it at home as it is made, and then let the mother and family members apply the treatment for the required repetitions.
The point to be treated is on the bladder canal, 67, and is located on the fifth toe, at the outer end of the fifth finger nail.
The woman is positioned supine or on the side, in comfortable and wide dresses, without belts or elastic waistband. Moxa is applied to the point of each foot for 15 minutes each, so the treatment will last 30 minutes in all. The treatment is repeated once a day for a week, after which it pauses for a couple of days and repeats, until the fetus turns.
