RE: Alternatives for Breech

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I sure hope this helps! As a Childbirth Educator & Doula I have seen

many of these options work.

If you would like additional information, please e-mail me

privately.....Good luck!

 

Jeanne

Jeanne Moshay, CCCE, CLD

B.A.B.I.E.S. (Birth & Babies Information/Education Services)

CAPPA CBE Trainer & DoulaTrainer www.cappa.net

 

 

 

Alternatives for Breech

 

Chiropractic Version: An International Chiropractic Pediatric

Association (ICPA) study showed the Webster Technique was successful in

resolving breech presentations 92% of the time. ICPA defines this

technique as " a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that

reduces interference to the nervous system and improves the function of

the pelvic muscles and ligaments, which in turn removes constraint of

the woman's uterus and allows the baby to get into the best possible

position for birth. " An ICPA spokesperson explains that the technique is

" a means of preventing or limiting the potential of intrauterine

constraint " that can prevent not only breech and transverse

presentations, but also posterior and asynclitic ones. After a woman is

assessed to determine sacral alignment, she turns on her back and the

baby's location is determined in relation to her belly button. The

trigger point for the rectus abdominus muscle is then found on the mom's

left side and the chiropractors thumb is placed on this point. Pressure

is exerted gradually and evenly straight down until the trigger point is

found and pressure is maintained, but shifted slightly inward to isolate

the broad ligament. As little as 3 to 6 ounces of pressure is often

sufficient to induce relaxation of the trigger point. Pressure is

maintained for a minimum of one to two minutes, more as necessary on

evaluation of the trigger release, even up to 35 minutes. If little or

no fetal movement is felt, some counter pressure with the opposite hand

can be applied on the uterine wall opposite the side of the trigger

point. Following the adjustment, the mother is again assessed for sacral

alignment.

 

Acupuncture: A study has shown that the Zhiyin technique, which involves

applying heat on an acupuncture point on the little toe, was successful

75% of the time compared with a 50% turning rate in the untreated group.

The best time for this procedure is between 30 and 34 weeks gestation,

although it can work as late as 36 weeks. For example, a woman at 35

weeks gestation with twins tried acupuncture needles and moxibustion (a

process in which a grain-sized cone of dry, spongy substance made from

mugwort is placed on the acupoints and lit with an incense stick. The

burning moxa is then pinched out or taken away before it burns down to

the skin.). The babies had been " everywhere but vertex-transverse and

breech, breech and transverse, but after moxibustion they were lined up,

heads straight down, lying next to each other. " She had seen her

acupuncturist about five times during a two-week period and also had had

her husband burn moxa on the acupoint on her toe between appointments.

She had a vaginal birth attended by midwives.

 

Hypnotherapy: A study at the University of Vermont College of Medicine

compared 100 women with a matched comparison group and found that

hypnotherapy was successful in turning a breech baby 81% of the time

compared with 48% of the time in the untreated group. The intervention

group had received hypnosis with general suggestions for relaxation and

release of fear and anxiety. The women were asked under hypnosis why

their babies were in the breech position.

 

Deep-Water Immersion: Susun Weed, author of Wise Woman's Herbal for the

Childbearing Year, suggests finding a pool that's warm enough for total

relaxation, one that is kept at a temperature higher than a regular

pool. The woman gets into the pool, spends at least 15 minutes enjoying

the water, then goes to a place in the pool where she can stand with her

head just above water. She does five handstands in a row, ideally with a

partner who can help her into the position. Simply swimming can also

help the baby turn because of the stretching and crouching involved. It

helps relax abdominal muscles to give the baby more room to turn.

 

- " Effective Alternative Treatments for Breech Presentation, " by Julie

Brill, CCE; Midwifery Today Issue 68

 

 

 

Message: 3

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 16:58:44 -0000

" mk2967 " <mk2967

Re: Question Off Topic but important

 

Looking forward to answers to this one! My neice in law is due very

soon, and the baby is breech.

Please post to the group!!

 

Thanks so much.

Peace and good health,

MaryKaye

 

, nieema

<nieema0> wrote:

>

> Greetings All

>

> On another group A woman asked if anyone knew any information on

how to

> help a baby that is breech turn.

>

> She is in week 36 and is due Feb. 25th.

>

> She asked for any suggestions...

>

> If you do have any please email me privately.

>

> nieema0

>

> I thank you in advance

>

> good health and the way to maintain it

>

> nieema