Encouraging Your Baby to Turn with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Moxibustion is a gentle, natural technique, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can help encourage a breech baby to turn head down before delivery. This safe, non-invasive method uses the warmth of burning moxa against a specific acupuncture point on the feet to stimulate the baby to move.

What can I expect during my moxibustion session?

• I will show you and your birth partner how to safely burn a moxa stick near an acupuncture point, located on the outer edge of your smallest toe.
• The warmth and stimulation promote energy flow and blood circulation to the uterus, creating an ideal environment for the baby to turn.
• By stimulating your body’s energy (qi), moxibustion can encourage the uterus to be more pliable and increases fetal activity.
• This can create gentle movements that help guide your baby into the optimal position for birth.

Why Choose Moxibustion?

Boost Effectiveness: Studies show moxibustion can increase the likelihood of turning a breech baby, especially when combined with positional exercises. In fact with a success rate of over 65%, Moxibustion is considered even more successful then having an External Cephalic Version (ECV) to manually turn a breech baby.

Optimal Timing: Best results occur between 32–36 weeks of pregnancy.

Book a call with Alexis, a qualified midwife with expertise in natural, evidence-based treatments, to discuss is Moxibustion could be a good option for you and your baby..

£80 for one hour at your home 

Moxa sticks, Moxa jar and info booklet included.