EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 28 MIN
#131- What No One Tells You About Ultrasounds in Pregnancy
from Birth Agni · host Divya Kapoor
Ultrasounds have become a routine part of modern pregnancy care — but how much do we really know about their origins, benefits, risks, and accuracy? We’ve all been told that ultrasounds are just a normal part of pregnancy — a way to “see the baby” and make sure everything’s okay. But have you ever wondered where this practice actually came from, what it’s truly meant for, and whether it’s always as harmless as it seems?This episode is for every parent who wants to understand what’s being done and why — and for birth workers who want to support families with facts, not just protocols.It’s not anti-ultrasound. It’s about asking better questions — because you deserve to know more than just “it’s routine.”Backed by science yet rarely discussed with expecting parents, this conversation dives into:Where and why ultrasounds began in maternity careHow did they become routine?The concerns around repeated scansHow accurate are growth scans and due date predictions, really?How can you as a parent/mother/couple approach ultrasounds?Tune in now!Support the showSign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programshttps://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-programThis episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNISupport the show:https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donateIf you like what you hear, leave us a rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode!a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FBShare on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvoxSupport the pro...
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Ultrasounds have become a routine part of modern pregnancy care — but how much do we really know about their origins, benefits, risks, and accuracy? We’ve all been told that ultrasounds are just a normal part of pregnancy — a way to “see the baby” and make sure everything’s okay. But have you ever wondered where this practice actually came from, what it’s truly meant for, and whether it’s always as harmless as it seems? This episode is for every parent who wants to understand what’s being don...
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#131- What No One Tells You About Ultrasounds in Pregnancy
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