Emerging treatments
External cephalic version before term
One Cochrane review of three randomised trials found external cephalic version (ECV) at 34 to 35 weeks' gestation reduced the rate of non-cephalic presentation and vaginal breech birth compared with ECV at term. However, early ECV increased the risk of late preterm birth.[76]
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Moxibustion
There is inconclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves burning herbs close to the skin near the tip of the fifth toe to stimulate the acupuncture point as a means of correcting breech presentation.[77]
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Women should consult their pregnancy care provider before attempting this.
Postural management
There is inconclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of maternal postural techniques such as knee-chest exercises used to influence fetal position and promote cephalic version.[78] Women should consult their pregnancy care provider before attempting these techniques.
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