Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Dr. Jen Santos - Ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM Concerns
Episode Overview:
Join your hosts Sophia and Lea as they welcome back Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, for another enlightening discussion. This episode dives into the complexities of modern obstetric tools like ultrasounds, Dopplers, and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring), questioning their routine use and their impact on neonatal outcomes.
Topics include:
• Body balancing and Spinning Babies techniques
• Navigating unique birth presentations like double footling breech
• Concerns around the overuse of ultrasounds and the lack of improved neonatal outcomes
• The implications of false positives, DES, and potential connections to autism, speech delays, and dyslexia
• Using x-rays safely during pregnancy
• Insights from precipitous births
Dr. Jen also shares her expertise as a second-generation chiropractor, touching on her work with pregnant individuals and her role as an educator in pediatric and perinatal chiropractic care.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Body Balancing for Birth
• How techniques like Spinning Babies and chiropractic care help optimize fetal positioning and prepare the body for labor.
2. Double Footling Breech and Precipitous Birth
• Addressing the challenges and unique dynamics of breech and precipitous births.
3. Routine Ultrasounds and Neonatal Outcomes
• Why routine use of ultrasounds may not improve neonatal outcomes and potential risks of overuse.
4. X-Ray Use in Pregnancy
• Dispelling myths and discussing safe practices when x-rays are necessary.
5. False Positives, Autism, Speech Delays, and Dyslexia
• Exploring concerns around false positives in prenatal testing and potential links to developmental concerns.
6. DES and Its Legacy
• Understanding the historical use of DES and its implications for future generations.
About Dr. Jen Santos:
Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, is a second-generation chiropractor who has been immersed in chiropractic care since birth. She is the owner of Acorn Chiropractic Club, with three locations, and has a passion for pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care. A recipient of the prestigious Clinical Excellence Award, Dr. Jen also teaches obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric pathology as an adjunct professor at Life Chiropractic College West and frequently leads seminars for students and professionals.
Past Episodes with Dr. Jen Santos:
• Tongue and Lip Ties: Listen Here
• Chiropractic and Dynamic Body Balancing: Listen Here
Contact Dr. Jen Santos:
• Email: DrJen@AcornChiropracticClub
• Instagram: @JenSantosDC
• Facebook: Jen Santos
Listen to the Episode:
• Podcast Link: Spotify
• Instagram:
• @sophiabirth
• @bayareahomebirth
• @ninabasker
• @huggasteele
• @familyfocusdoulacare
• @bornwildmidwifery
• Facebook: Podcast Link
Final Thoughts:
Dr. Jen Santos continues to challenge conventional norms and bring critical insights to pregnancy and birth care. This episode is an empowering resource for anyone seeking evidence-based perspectives on modern obstetrics and holistic care.
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