Traditional Chinese Medicine uses moxibustion to turn breech babies.
In a moxibustion treatment, a moxa stick (mugwort) is lit up and held over the acupuncture point to warm the area. Treatment should be carried out for 15/20 min each day for 10 consecutive days.
After the initial treatment, mums to be are given moxa sticks and can continue the treatment at home. Ideally treatment is carried at 34-35 weeks, but can still be useful when used later in the pregnancy.
Moxibustion can also help babies that are not breech but are not in the optimal position prior to birth, such as those in a posterior position.
