045 Pregnancy and Acupuncture • Debra Betts

045 Pregnancy and Acupuncture • Debra Betts

From Qiological Shoptalk by Qiological

May 21, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 45

About this episode

Deborah Betts discusses the approach to pregnancy care through the lens of Chinese medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body and using the right tools.

Pregnancy care is often approached with caution, yet it reflects overall health—not something to fear or avoid. It’s not about rigid rules or avoiding certain points, but understanding the body and responding with intention. True care isn’t about doing less—it’s about using the right tools at the right time. In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Deborah Betts to explore pregnancy care through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack the difference between foundational treatments and specialised care, and reframe “forbidden points” as tools for labour preparation—not limitations. Even simple treatments can offer meaningful relief for nausea, back pain, and reflux. We also explore the importance of palpation, individual diagnosis, and follow-up—building confidence through real outcomes, not just theory. Real progress isn’t about complexity—it’s about precision, supporting the body so it can do what it’s designed to do.

People in this episode

Guest: Deborah Betts

Topics covered

  • pregnancy care
  • acupuncture
  • Chinese medicine
  • foundational treatments
  • labour preparation
  • individual diagnosis

Keywords

  • pregnancy
  • acupuncture
  • Chinese medicine
  • nausea relief
  • back pain
  • reflux
  • palpation
  • individual diagnosis

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