womenshealth
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Turning a Breech Baby with Moxa By Barbara Moss
This literally is magical when it works. Generally, success occurs when gestation is around 34–36 weeks, often at the time of the last scan, where the mother will have been told that the baby is breech and offered an External Cephalic Version (ECV) (a fancy way of saying turning the baby while still in the
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Acupuncture & PCOS: Louise’s Journey to Hormonal Balance By Barbara Moss
Louise came to me with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which she had received at the age of 17. PCOS is a multidimensional condition that impacts the ovarian function and often informed by hormonal imbalances. Common symptoms of PCOS include elevated androgens, which is a fancy way of saying male hormones, including testosterone,
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A Tried and Tested Two-Part Labour Induction Treatment: 30 Years in the Making By Barbara Moss
This is a treatment I have perfected over 30 years. It comes in two parts. While I always emphasise that every individual is different and therefore I do not protocol treatments in any situation, when it comes to inducing labour, I do have a tried and tested formula that applies across the board. However, this