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Acupuncture plus moxibustion to resolve breech presentation: a randomized controlled study.

I Neri1, G Airola, G Contu

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Modena-Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine : the Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
|July 29, 2004
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Acupuncture plus moxibustion effectively corrects breech presentation in fetuses, leading to fewer Cesarean sections. This natural approach offers a valid option for expectant mothers seeking non-invasive interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Breech presentation often leads to Cesarean sections in Western countries.
  • Stimulating acupoint BL67 (Zhiyin) via moxibustion or acupuncture is proposed for fetal version correction.
  • Limited research existed on Western populations regarding BL67 stimulation for breech presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture plus moxibustion at BL67 for correcting breech presentation in Italian pregnant women.
  • To compare the rate of cephalic version and Cesarean sections between an active treatment group and an observation group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 240 pregnant women at 33-35 weeks gestation with breech presentation.

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  • Participants were randomized to receive active treatment (bilateral acupuncture plus moxibustion at BL67) or observation.
  • The primary outcome measured was fetal presentation at delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • The final analysis included 226 women (112 active treatment, 114 observation).
    • Cephalic version at delivery was significantly higher in the active-treatment group (53.6%) compared to the observation group (36.7%) (p=0.01).
    • Cesarean sections for breech presentation were significantly lower in the treatment group (52.3%) versus the observation group (66.7%) (p=0.03).

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture plus moxibustion at BL67 is more effective than observation for resolving breech presentation.
    • This therapeutic approach represents a viable option for women desiring a natural birth experience.