Moxibustion for pregnant women: risks and benefits coexist

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy. For pregnant women, correct moxibustion is helpful to raise and protect the fetus. However, improper moxibustion may lead to risks such as miscarriage. This paper will deeply discuss the risks and benefits of moxibustion on pregnant women, and provide suggestions for improvement to help pregnant women better understand moxibustion.

Improper moxibustion or abortion

Although correct moxibustion is helpful to raise and protect the fetus, too high temperature, too long time or moxibustion taboo parts (lower abdomen, lumbosacral part) may lead to abortion. Although moxibustion is good, it can't solve congenital problems in a short time, which may lead to abortion.

Suggestions for improvement

The temperature and time of moxibustion should be warm and comfortable. Take care of your body before pregnancy to prevent the risk of miscarriage.

Benefits of moxibustion

Moxibustion can warm the middle warmer, replenish qi, enhance sphincter contractility and prevent miscarriage. Strengthening yang, warming uterus and promoting embryo development. Under the guidance of professionals, moxibustion can help correct fetal malposition.

skill

Moxibustion for pregnant women should be cautious and must be carried out under professional guidance to ensure the safety of mother and baby.