Today I would like to talk about some troubles during pregnancy.

(1) Repetitive Miscarriage

There are women who can become pregnant but miscarry repeatedly. These women have a Yin-type body which means that their body is cold and loose. Therefore, it is important to avoid Yin-type food such as fruit, mushrooms, eggplant, etc.

(2) Closed cervix of the uterus

Next, there are women whose cervix does not open. These women have a Yang-type body which means that their body is tight. In this case, it is effective to drink Shiitake Soup which is strong in Yin. However, if you want this condition to improve gradually, it is important to eat less meat and less salt, which are both Yang-type food, and eat more fruit and vegetables.

(3) Breech Baby

In the case of a breech baby, it is good to stimulate the outside corner of the nail on the small toe with heat, using Moxa (dried herb). This method has been well-known for years and is effective if the umbilical cord is not tangled up around the baby,

(4) Difficult Labor

In this case if the baby doesn't come for a long time after labor pains begin, it is effective to stimulate the outside corner of the nails of the small toes with heat from a lot of Moxa.

(5) Late Delivery

In the case that the baby is not born on the due date, if you want to encourage delivery, it is effective to stimulate the area that is about 3 inches above the inside of the ankle with heat from a lot of Moxa. In the case of sisters wanting to deliver their babies on the same date, this method is sometimes used, based on their request.

Regarding (3) to (5), it is necessary to use the heat from Moxa, so it is good to consult with trained acupuncturists.