Are there any natural methods of helping a breech baby to turn?
There are a number of alternative methods which have been used to assist the breech baby to turn. Pulsatilla, a homoeopathic remedy, has been claimed to be successful by some practitioners. Pulsatilla can be given as a single dose and helps stimulate the baby to move. To obtain Pulsatilla you would need to consult a qualified homoeopath. Positioning has been recommended by some as a method to encourage the breech baby to turn. Balaskas (1989) recommend walking an hour a day. The theory behind this is that the baby’s head is the heaviest part of the baby’s body and will move down because of gravity. Another positioning technique that has been used is one that has the woman’s bottom higher than her head. This type of position discourages the baby’s bottom from settling into the pelvis. One way of doing this is by getting onto the floor in the hands and knees position and then place your head on the ground (known as the knee chest position). Try this exercise three times per day for 15 mi
