Dr Marliese Symons

Doctor of Chiropractic & Medical Homeopath

Abstract Title: A Retrospective Analysis of Pulsatilla 200c in Breech Presentation: A Case Study

Biography:

Dr Marliese Symons is a Doctor of Chiropractic & Medical Homeopath, for more than 30 years. Awarded a scholarship to study Homeopathic Medicine by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), she continued with post-graduate studies in Homeopathy. She is an Examiner for the Faculty of Homeopathy [Patron: HRH King Charles III] and her roles have included Education Advisor to the Society of Homeopaths. She practices both Homeopathic Medicine and Chiropratic at Backin2Health, an Integrated Health and Wellness Clinic in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK and teaches homeopathy when time permits.

Research Interest:

Breech presentation in the third trimester poses challenges for safe vaginal delivery, often leading to decisions between external cephalic version (ECV), planned caesarean section, or vaginal breech birth, each with associated risks. Chiropractic care optimizes pelvic alignment but does not directly influence foetal position. Homeopathy offers an individualized approach that may support optimal foetal positioning. To retrospectively analyse the effectiveness of Pulsatilla 200c in turning breech babies to the cephalic position, used in conjunction with chiropractic care to facilitate spontaneous vaginal delivery. This retrospective case study examines a pregnant woman in her third trimester with breech presentation and low back pain. Initially seeking chiropractic care as a non-invasive alternative to ECV, she was introduced to homeopathy and was given Pulsatilla 200c (after reassurance about the safety of homeopathic medicines during pregnancy). Within 24 hours of administration, the baby turned to the optimal cephalic position, leading to a spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD). Two years later, the same patient presented to Clinic with a similar breech presentation, wanting to avoid an ECV or breech delivery. She sought homeopathic treatment and was given Pulsatilla 200c, resulting in another successful turn to the cephalic position and a SVD shortly afterwards. Pulsatilla 200c effectively facilitated the turning of the breech baby to the cephalic position in both pregnancies, avoiding the need for ECV or surgical intervention. The integration of homeopathy with chiropractic care demonstrated rapid, gentle, and lasting resolution, with no adverse effects reported. The patient experienced physical and emotional benefits, including reduced anxiety and positive childbirth experiences. Homeopathy has long been used for the safe and effective treatment during pregnancy and childbirth. This retrospective analysis suggests that Pulsatilla 200c can be an effective adjuvant therapy for breech presentation when combined with chiropractic care