Are All These Ultrasounds Necessary?

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily explores a question that most pregnant women have never been asked:How did we know where babies were before ultrasound?From traditional birth cultures to Leopold's Maneuvers, this episode dives into the lost art of assessing pregnancy through touch, observation, and clinical skill. Dr. Emily unpacks how ultrasound transformed modern prenatal care, why many providers have become increasingly dependent on imaging, and what may have been lost along the way.This conversation isn't about fear or being anti-ultrasound. It's about understanding the purpose of technology, asking thoughtful questions, and recognizing the value of hands-on assessment in pregnancy.In this episode, you'll learn:• How providers determined baby's position before ultrasound existed• What Leopold's Maneuvers are and why they still matter today• Why technology can sometimes replace important clinical skills• What traditional and indigenous birth cultures taught us about pregnancy assessment• How ultrasound works and why it is more than "just a picture"• Why more scans don't always mean better outcomes• Questions to ask before agreeing to additional ultrasoundsThis episode invites you to think differently about pregnancy, technology, and the skills that helped generations of women navigate birth long before a screen was involved.#ThePoppedPodcast #BirthEducation #BabyLedBirth #LaborAndDelivery #ChiropracticForPregnancy #PregnancyPodcast #DoulaSupport #BirthWorkerLife #ExpectingMoms #BirthPrep #prenatalchiropractor