If, at 32-34 weeks, bub hasn’t turned, it’s a great time to start looking for natural options to encourage this to happen. Acupuncture and moxibustion are great because they are non-invasive, easy, painless and have minimal side effects especially when performed by a trained practitioner.
There are quite a few reasons why a baby won’t turn on its own; not enough room, tone of uterine muscles weak and unable to support bub head down or possible cord obstructions. With acupuncture, we use points to warm and stimulate blood flow, move stuck energy and support muscle tone to assist with turning a breech baby. We send you home with moxa and instructions for stimulating a point on your pinkie toe every day for at least 10 days. Walking, keeping your back, feet and low abdomen warm and finding ways to relax will all help too.
One thing I always stress is that acupuncture and moxibustion are used to enhance your body’s natural ability. They will not cause your body to do something it is not ready to do. If there are major obstructions or there is not enough room (especially if left to 37 weeks), it will not be as effective, not impossible but definitely more challenging. So be proactive for the best results.
