Acupuncture for breech babies

Priya25 · Apr 5th, 2012, 14:13 PM

Hi Ladies,

I am currently 37+ weeks pregnant. Two weeks ago my baby decided to flip into a transverse position with her head on my right side of the abdomen. My doctor advised me to go see an acupuncturist. I am thinking it's too late to try that but I still want to give it a try.

Did anyone of you have had any luck this late in your pregnancy?

Thanks

Tacey · Apr 5th, 2012, 14:28 PM

I've not needed to, but I have had friends who have had great experiences with moxibustion (I think that's what the acupuncturist would do.) one was 38 weeks and the baby flipped. Definitely worth a try!

Noelle610 · Apr 5th, 2012, 15:00 PM

I don't have personal experience with it, but I have a good friend who is an acupuncturist. She's relatively new to the field, but her workplace has successfully turned many babies. I don't think it would hurt, as long as you select a reputable place with professionals that specialize in treating pregnant women. I also don't think 37 weeks is too late to try - I am always hearing about babies turning at the last minute. Best of luck!

PS - My baby is currently head down, but should she flip I plan on trying the same.

Reno · Apr 5th, 2012, 15:01 PM

You should try visiting a chiropractor who specialises in the webster technique, ive heard that has a high success rate in late pregnancy!

arj · Apr 5th, 2012, 15:06 PM

My SIL is doing it for her breech bub, not sure if its working tho, she will try for a manual turn in a week or so

Priya25 · Apr 6th, 2012, 00:00 AM

Wow! Thanks Tacey. I did go to the acupuncturist this afternoon and she used the moxa herb and some needles too. As per her, the success rate is more than 65%.

Priya25 · Apr 6th, 2012, 00:01 AM

Reno, I have a bi-cornuate uterus so the doctor is not suggesting the manual technique.

Priya25 · Apr 6th, 2012, 00:02 AM

Thanks Arj. The acupuncturist told me it takes at least 48 hrs before I know if it worked. I am scheduled for a 2nd round on Monday.

libbylou · Apr 6th, 2012, 00:10 AM

My baby is also breech (I'm 36w4d)
I've had one acupuncture appointment (I've been seeing an acupuncturist regularly during my pregnancy for pelvic issues), but the baby didn't turn
I see her again on Monday and I'm hoping it helps

My midwife gave us a moxibustion stick to try, have done it for 2 days now with no success so far unfortunately

I've also been in for 2 appointments to see a chiropractor for the Webster technique treatment. She thinks baby's position is different and that she may have flipped, but it still feels the same to me.

Good luck getting your little one to turn!

L-C · Apr 6th, 2012, 02:44 AM

I'm on day four of the ten day moxi stick, burning technique. My acupuncturist was a mw for 20 years and there is a great success rate. Apparently they tend to turn on day 4-5 or 10-11. Will let you know, feeling very positive about it, I've had lots of big movements since starting....

Apr 5th, 2012, 14:13 PM	#1
Priya25 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	Acupuncture for breech babies Hi Ladies, I am currently 37+ weeks pregnant. Two weeks ago my baby decided to flip into a transverse position with her head on my right side of the abdomen. My doctor advised me to go see an acupuncturist. I am thinking it's too late to try that but I still want to give it a try. Did anyone of you have had any luck this late in your pregnancy? Thanks

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Apr 5th, 2012, 14:28 PM	#2
Tacey Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 5,963	I've not needed to, but I have had friends who have had great experiences with moxibustion (I think that's what the acupuncturist would do.) one was 38 weeks and the baby flipped. Definitely worth a try!

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Apr 5th, 2012, 15:00 PM	#3
Noelle610 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,698	I don't have personal experience with it, but I have a good friend who is an acupuncturist. She's relatively new to the field, but her workplace has successfully turned many babies. I don't think it would hurt, as long as you select a reputable place with professionals that specialize in treating pregnant women. I also don't think 37 weeks is too late to try - I am always hearing about babies turning at the last minute. Best of luck! PS - My baby is currently head down, but should she flip I plan on trying the same.

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Reno Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,605	You should try visiting a chiropractor who specialises in the webster technique, ive heard that has a high success rate in late pregnancy!

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arj Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Down Under Posts: 4,436	My SIL is doing it for her breech bub, not sure if its working tho, she will try for a manual turn in a week or so

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Apr 6th, 2012, 00:00 AM	#6
Priya25 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	Wow! Thanks Tacey. I did go to the acupuncturist this afternoon and she used the moxa herb and some needles too. As per her, the success rate is more than 65%.

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Priya25 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	Reno, I have a bi-cornuate uterus so the doctor is not suggesting the manual technique.

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Priya25 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	Thanks Arj. The acupuncturist told me it takes at least 48 hrs before I know if it worked. I am scheduled for a 2nd round on Monday.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 00:10 AM	#9
libbylou Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,357	My baby is also breech (I'm 36w4d) I've had one acupuncture appointment (I've been seeing an acupuncturist regularly during my pregnancy for pelvic issues), but the baby didn't turn I see her again on Monday and I'm hoping it helps My midwife gave us a moxibustion stick to try, have done it for 2 days now with no success so far unfortunately I've also been in for 2 appointments to see a chiropractor for the Webster technique treatment. She thinks baby's position is different and that she may have flipped, but it still feels the same to me. Good luck getting your little one to turn!

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Apr 6th, 2012, 02:44 AM	#10
L-C Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 975	I'm on day four of the ten day moxi stick, burning technique. My acupuncturist was a mw for 20 years and there is a great success rate. Apparently they tend to turn on day 4-5 or 10-11. Will let you know, feeling very positive about it, I've had lots of big movements since starting....

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