The instructor of the course was a midwife, lactation consultant and accupunture specialist. I still have to tell you about how birthing works here in Switzerland, but for now I'll just say they are very "natural" and very open to "alternative" medicine.
I mentioned to her that the baby hasn't turned and maybe I looked a bit desperate because she asked if I would like to volunteer to do an accupunture demo. I immediately said yes! I wasn't afraid of the needles or the pain (which did not hurt AT ALL!); I was actually more embarrassed to show my un-pedicured feet and non-moisturized legs to the class... :) but for a free accupunture session, hey! no problem! (besides, i am pretty sure all the other preggos in there dont take so much care of their feet... "if you cant see it, its not there!" hehe)
She looked at my tongue and took my pulse and diagnosed something about water retention. Then she inserted needles in my ankles and near my knees, about four on each leg. Then a few more on my lower back. I was expecting to feel the baby suddenly moving a lot or some other sign that it was working, but no. The baby did move a bit, but i don't think she turned... The midwife said that a procedure called moxibustion is more effective (they put heat on your little toes, right on the edge of the nail). I have my next dr's appointment on the 20th, and i'll know by then if we need to do more accupunture or moxi or what. For now, i am more aware of my posture and spend a few minutes a day on all fours while watching TV (it is supposed to give the baby more room to turn).
I have pics of the accupunture, but not on my computer yet. I'll post them later.
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Remember: Use only single-use needles, don't share them and make sure it's done by a certified person.
Besos
Abril
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