Flipping Babies

Posted By Dr. Kirsten Almon On 18 May 2021

Flipping Babies

Recently I have had the pleasure and honour to help a handful of mama’s whose babies are in a breech position.

Historically, many obstetricians and midwives had the skill of delivering breech babies. Nowadays most if not all women in this position are destined to have a C-section.

We are blessed to have this surgical intervention and the doctors who perform this procedure. It can be life saving.

In saying this, there are therapies that can help turn babies such that they turn from breech to head down. This helps moms to then have the opportunity to have a low risk vaginal birth and help to speed their recovery postpartum.

Here are 3 of the best kept secrets of how to flip a babe:

1. Moxabustion: by taking a stick of mugwort (looks like a stick of charcoal), lighting the end and warming specific acupuncture points, this helps to facilitate baby to move to the head down vertex position. Sound like magic? There have been studies to prove this time-tested treatment.

2. Homeopathy: a gentle and effective modality that is safe to administer to pregnant women. With the right remedy, it can help nudge baby to the best position for birth.

3. Hypnotherapy: Picture this, you have mama resting, her head back, eyes closed. In this state she is guided to do a body scan to check in on her pelvic floor muscles, uterus and baby to see if there’s anything they need in order to facilitate a safe entry of baby into the world. I have to say, every time I do this I am always amazed at what comes up for moms. It can be extremely effective.

Disclaimer
This information and linked articles should be taken for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for health care advice. Enjoy these testimonials. However, a result for one patient may not be typical of all patients. Our aim is to help you have an excellent experience at our Mississauga office and to help you reach your health goals.

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Dr. Kirsten Almon

Dr. Kirsten Almon has a Naturopathic Family Practice in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health with special interest and training in fertility (helping couples conceive naturally as well as improving outcomes for couples using assisted reproductive technology), pregnancy, birth, postpartum and pediatric care. She loves seeing children for "naturopathic well child visits" and consults on common issues such as food introduction, how to avoid colds, flus and ear infections. Dr. Almon is the co-author and instructor of a Doula course specifically designed for Naturopathic Doctors and teaches across Canada.

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