Malposition of Fetus (breech presentation) Treatment
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.
