Moxibustion: 35 weeks update

Nan's at 35 weeks now, and things are pretty much status quo. We went to the obstetrician yesterday, and we saw one of the nurse midwives because the OB was out of town. The midwife did an ultrasound, and the baby is still in the breech position. Otherwise, everything seems to be progressing smoothly.

We're going to try moxibustion tomorrow for this breech presentation. Moxibustion is basically acupuncture plus fire. Some medical literature suggests that this technique can be useful for helping the baby to turn. This is still not conclusively proven, but the side-effects seem to be minimal, and we're willing to try it to prevent a cesarean section. Nan promises to write about what it feels like.