Categories: post partum

My baby is breech, can acupuncture help?

Between the weeks of 28 – 32 of your pregnancy, most babies turn into the head down position. Once they have turned, they usually stay in this position because their head is the heaviest part of their body. However, some babies want to be close to their mommy’s heart so we find them in the breech presentation

Acupuncture and moxibustion have been studied and shown to be an effective way to gently encourage the baby to turn into the head down position. The treatment changes the mother’s hormonal levels which causes the baby to increase its movements. These treatments are most effective when preformed at 32 weeks because there is still a lot of room for the baby to move.

Moxibustion treatment is the burning of herbs over acupuncture points, using heat to activate the points. A trained practitioner of Chinese Medicine will teach you how to use the moxa and will recommend to do these treatments daily until the baby turns.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.