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Moxibustion to turn breech babiesToday's group are being primarily sponsored by South Tyneside Hospital, near Newcastle. We do have midwives from Dundee in Scotland and Sunderland as well, but most are local. The hosptial here is about to be renovated and the unit will move into temporary accommodation for 6 months while this is done, but they are looking forward to a nice new unit with all the mod cons, where they hope they can get midwifery care well set up. Several issues came up today - especially the use of Moxa Sticks and moxibustion to turn breech babies. One of the midwives is 34 weeks pregnant and her baby is breech, so it was a very pertinent conversation. I explained how to do moxibustion and that this is something that parents do for themselves - one of its advantages. The success rate (70 - 80% successful in turning babies) makes it well worth a try and the fact that the baby does the work itself reduces the risks and increases the likelihood that the baby will stay that way once turned. It works by stimulating fetal movements and takes about 6 - 8 hours to achieve success following the heat treatment to the outside of the little toes. If anyone wants specific instructions, click HERE for the full story with diagrams, pictures, the research etc. Given that most breech babies are born by caesarean these days, it sems to me that trying everything to get the baby to turn around is worth doing so that surgery could be avoided. More tomorrow - then off to Nottingham for the weekend "Teaching Skills" workshop. Posted by andrea at October 18, 2002 05:49 AM INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE Posted by: JENNIFER on December 27, 2002 01:05 AM dear dr. Dr. H.J. Bueno de Mesquita
Posted by: BUENO DE MESQUITA on December 30, 2002 08:14 PM Dear Andrea, attended one of your workshops in Dundee in October where the use of moxa sticks for breech babies was discussed. Please could I have a bit more info ASAP and also what gestation of pregnancy is this suitable for, are there are restrictions on its use? Posted by: jane morgan on January 4, 2003 09:03 AM Dear Andrea, Posted by: Andrea Connick on January 18, 2003 10:07 AM Andrea - Could you please send me the instructions for moxibustion? My wife and I would like to try something non-invasive to turn our breeched baby. Thanks, Posted by: Brent Dobsch on January 21, 2003 08:36 AM I have moxa sticks but would like specific instructions on how to apply the heat. Thanks, Posted by: Cristina on January 28, 2003 12:49 PM Dear Andrea, Posted by: andrea on February 8, 2003 09:11 PM Dear Andrea, Posted by: Andrea on February 16, 2003 10:59 AM I have prepared detailed instructions on how to use moxibustion, with phtoos and diagrams. You can find them at: http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/andrea13.html I hope this helps you.... good luck! Posted by: Andrea Robertson on February 16, 2003 12:04 PM I am 37 weeks pregnant with a breech baby. I really need to know where i can order the moxa sticks. All of the herb stores in my town have no clue what I am talking about. Please tell me of websites that I can order from. ASAP!!! Thankyou so very much- Tarah :) Posted by: Tarah Faiella on April 1, 2003 07:26 AM Andrea Posted by: SArah on April 25, 2003 09:44 AM I'd like specific instructions please! Thank you! Posted by: Shelley on May 7, 2003 03:14 AM Please send me instructions on how this works as soon as possible. I found out yesterday that my baby is now breech and I am 34 weeks now. I would really appreciate the help Posted by: Traci on May 9, 2003 05:31 AM Please send info...I am 35 weeks and baby is breech...have tried all the exercises for 2 weeks and have not worked! Marcy Posted by: marcy on May 21, 2003 08:06 AM my wife is 36 weeks pregnant with a breech baby. We have just find out about it at todays sonogram. Immidiately our doctor has scheduled a procedure to turn the baby around wich is to be performed at the hospital tommorow.I'd like to know if there are alternatives to be done at home and how to perfom it. Posted by: mark on June 3, 2003 12:48 PM I am 33 weeks pregnant with a breech baby. If there are alternatives to be done at home I would like to know. Thanks. Posted by: Margarita on June 13, 2003 11:48 AM Hi, I'm 34 weeks pregnant with twins who are both breech. I would like to try moxibustion, but my midwife warned me against it for twins, since their umbilical cords might get pinched (even though they are dichorionic and diamniotic). It seems to me that moxibustion would be less risky than a C-section. Any advice? Thank you! Posted by: Carrie on June 20, 2003 12:48 PM I am 35 weeks pregnant and also have a breeched baby,this is my fourth child but my first one breeched. I would also like to know more about your method of turning the baby,please help. Posted by: Audda on July 24, 2003 03:34 AM I am 33 weeks pregnant, the baby is breech/transverse lie. Could you please email me detailedinstructions on doing the moxibustion technique at home. At what week do I start? How frequently do I need to do it? What is the technique I need to follow? Can one use heat from a lamp or by burning of incense stick near the little toes instead of burning the herbs? Thanks Posted by: hc on July 24, 2003 07:29 AM Hi!! Andrea My name is Maria, I have been told by my O.B. that my baby is breeched at 37.3 weeks. He does not intend to do external cephalic version. I in the meantime have great anxiety over having a C-section based on the solely that the baby is breeched. I' ve done Yoga throughout my preganancy and some hypnobirthing. I wanted to know how to do moxibustion(Where can I purchase the moxo sticks?) I live in Southern California. This week I am 38 weeks pregnant. I would really appreciate all your help. Concerned future mommy. Thank you for your time. Attentively, Posted by: Maria Beaton on August 11, 2003 01:10 PM Hello Maria, I can understand your concern - surgery is never an exciting prospect! You may want to ask around and see if you can find another practitioner who can perform an external cephalic version for you. You could try asking the local independent midwives ( the ones who do home births) as they will likely know someone who can try this simple technique. Otherwise, try phoning some of the hospitals as ask the staff in the maternity unit - the OB/GYN nurses will also know which doctors could help. You would need to arrangem for a referral - not sure how your medical system works in California! You should be able to buy moxa sticks at any shop that sells herbal remedies. All Chinese medicine stores will have them too - can you find a local Chinatown district where there are such stores? You could also try phoning a local acupuncturist - they use moxa for various treatments and will have to buty their supplies somewhere. An acupuncturist may try to tell you that they will have to do the treatment for you - ignore this - they are just touting for business. You can easily do the treatment yourself once you have the sticks. I presume you have printed off the instructions from our web site? http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/andrea13.html Check out your local phone directory for likely stores and start phoning around! I feel sure you'll find what you need. Good luck - let me know how it turns out.... Best wishes, Andrea Robertson Posted by: Andrea on August 11, 2003 02:38 PM Hi Andrea, Posted by: kim on September 3, 2003 01:16 PM I am 33 weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound and learned that my baby is breech. please send me the instructions so that I may try this technique at home to turn the baby - or at least try . Posted by: maria on September 14, 2003 08:57 AM Please could you send me more info on the use of Moxa Sticks and moxibustion to turn breech babies. Posted by: sowena stonestreet on October 3, 2003 09:42 PM May I please be emailed the directions on how to use the moxibustion method, a detailed list of required items, and an idea of where to purchase these items. I am currently 34w5d with a breech baby, and I am willing to give just about anything a try. Thanks for your time Posted by: Michelle on October 11, 2003 07:11 AM Hi, I am 37 weeks pregnant with a breech baby. I read that moxibustion is not recommended past 36 weeks. Do you agree with this, and if so, what is the reason? Thank you! Posted by: Aimee on October 21, 2003 05:35 AM Hello, I'm hoping you can email me or send me your link to the instructions page...I can't seem to find them and have 2 weeks to get this baby to turn around! Posted by: Dawne on October 23, 2003 12:50 AM i bought moxo sticks in a chinese medicine shop please can you tell me how i use them thankyou im 37 weeks pregnant Posted by: melanie powell on October 24, 2003 07:44 PM I'M 38 WEEKS AND I'M BOOKED IN TO HAVE A CAESAREAN ON MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER AS MY BABY IS IN BREECH POSITION. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND CAESAREAN FOR THE SAME REASON. AS I AM ONLY 23 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING A BIG FAMILY MY EXPECTATION OF GIVNG BIRTH NATURALLY WAS VERY HIGH. PLEASE HELP MY TURN MY BABY SO MY DREAMS CAN BE MADE REALITY. Posted by: Bernadette Dean on October 25, 2003 07:24 PM Hi I am in my 37th week of my 3rd pregnancy with a breech baby and i am concerned that i will need a c section. I have heard about the use of moxa sticks elsewhere and i believe this is quite effective although moxibustion is new to me. can you please advise me on these methods and which would be best for me. Also i read that you have midwives in dundee? I am from dundee and i am recieving my care at ninewells hospital, is it possible that i could maybe be put in touch with someone who could advise me further? thankyou. 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