Poster title
Correction of Breech Presentation With Moxibustion and Acupuncture in City Doctor’s Office in Normandy : An Ancestral Technique for Today’s Babies
Presentation summary
Retrospective study : 28 pregnant women
Patients are referred by their obstetricians, midwifes, or general practitioners for breech presentation.
Consultation from january 2019 to june 2025. Average term: between 32 to 38 weeks
Protocol :
Points : BL67 moxibustion during about 5 min x 3 ( the patient must feel the intense heat) andpuncture about 20-30 min
Each 5-7 days , 2 or 3 times.
Results :
20 / 28 return baby after acupuncture : 71,4%
Conclusion :
Acupuncture and moxibustion at BL67 (Zhiyin point) have positive effects on breech presentation.
The best term is from 32 to 34 weeks but it is possible to use acupuncture at 38 Weeks.
This technique is effectiveness and safety.
Conflict of interest
No
mfmariamet@orange.fr
MD, General practitioner – Acupunture – Homeopathy
President of SAHN (Society of Normandy Acupuncture)
Member of French Acupuncture Federation for Research and Medical Care (FAFORMEC)
Member of French College of Acupuncture (CFA)