Acupuncture needles may flip breech babies Head-Down, study says

NCT ID NCT00813683

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether acupuncture can help turn a breech baby (feet or bottom first) into the head-down position before birth. 259 pregnant women with a breech baby at 32-34 weeks took part. One group received real acupuncture at a specific point, while the other got a sham treatment. The researchers then checked the baby's position at 35 weeks using ultrasound.

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Locations

  • Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital SIHCUS - CMCO, 19 rue Louis Pasteur

    Schiltigheim, 67303, France

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