Moxibustion is a technique originated from Traditional Chinese Medicin, using a mugwort stick and heat. This technique can be used to facilitate foetal movement to allow the baby to put itself in a more optimal position for childbirth (i.e. head down).
During this treatment a moxa stick is used to stimulate an acupoint on the fifth toe of both feet. This treatment should be repeated daily for 10 days. Therefore the treatment includes instruction on how you or someone close to you can provide this treatment safely to you at home.
The process is straightforward and needle-free.
Treatment can be started at week 33.
Moxa can also be practiced several days in a row before an attempt of turning the baby with external movements by a midwife, in order to increase the possibility of the baby turning during that procedure.
Please contact me to discuss potential contraindications in advance of the treatment.
After your session, you'll receive:
2 Moxa sticks
Instruction sheets for self-administering Moxa at home