Fumigation of feet with mugwort leaves to correct malposition of fetus

What is the correct method of moxibustion for a transverse fetus? Pregnant women who are diagnosed with a transverse fetus in the late pregnancy can correct the fetal position by moxibustion at the Zhiyin acupoint. So, how to use moxa to correct the transverse position of the fetus? Is the actual effect of moxa fumigation on the feet to correct the transverse position of the fetus good? Let's have a simple understanding and understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be helpful to everyone!

Whether the transverse position of the fetus needs to be treated depends mainly on the stage of pregnancy in which the transverse position occurs. If the transverse position occurs before 30 weeks of pregnancy, does it need to be treated? If the transverse position occurs after 30 weeks of pregnancy, it can be corrected by moxibustion on the Zhiyin acupoint, which can have a very good therapeutic effect. The Zhiyin point is located about one centimeter on both sides of the little toe.

If it is a breech position, you can use the chest-knee position to correct the fetal position. If you use moxibustion therapy, it is also okay. The specific steps are as follows: Generally, gentle moxibustion is used, and the Zhiyin points on both sides (on both sides of the little toe) are moxibustioned at the same time, with an assistant to assist in the treatment. If the fetus's movements are not obvious or very weak, you can change to sparrow pecking moxibustion until the skin around the acupoints turns red but does not cause blisters. The appropriate time is 15-20 minutes, and the treatment should be done once a day or every other day.

It is considered to have no practical effect to fumigate the feet with moxa leaves when the fetus is in a transverse position. If you are not about to give birth, you can do postures to change the fetal position under the guidance of a doctor. If you have already given birth, the possibility of distortion is small, and you need to perform a cesarean section under the guidance of a doctor. During pregnancy, pay attention to rest, don't be too tired, ensure adequate sleep, increase nutrition in your diet, and go for regular prenatal check-ups.

Moxibustion of Zhiyin acupoint with mugwort leaves is a way to correct the fetal position. It has no effect on the health of the fetus and there is no need to worry. It is recommended that you go to the TCM department of the local TCM hospital to treat the transverse position of the fetus as soon as possible.