Malposition of Fetus (breech presentation)

Treat after 30 or more weeks if the fetus is still breeched. Keep close watch to see if turning is happening. Treat continuously for 3 days, after this time if the fetus is not moving, the treatment is less likley to work.

Chinese Medicine Differentiation and Treatment of a breeched baby:

Qi Blood deficiency

Acupuncture points – mild Moxa, *no needles, foot Taiyang and Yangming, *BL 67, 23, Stomach 36

Liver Qi Stagnation

Acupuncture points – mainly Moxa, foot Taiyang and Jueyin, *BL 67, 18, Liver 3, Stomach 36

Alternative Treatment Methods for Breeched Baby:

electrical Acupuncture - Stomach 36, Bladder 67, 5-10 minutes (medium stimulation) on the 1st day, 15-20 minutes on the 2nd day, 20-25 minutes on the 3rd day.