The Retrievals S02 Episode 1: The Case
Jul 10, 2025
Mindy Figueroa, a labor and delivery nurse at UI Health, captures the beauty of birth through photography, while Clara Hochhauser, also a nurse, shares her emotional journey delivering twins. Clara reveals the intense pain she faced during her C-section, challenging perceptions of childbirth. The conversation dives into the critical need for understanding women's experiences in labor, emphasizing empathy in healthcare. Both nurses reflect on their dedication and the complexities of motherhood, weaving personal stories with profound insights into the medical field.
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From Childhood Doctor Kit To L&D Photographer
- Mindy describes growing up wanting to be in health care and becoming a labor and delivery nurse at UIC.
- She developed a sideline photographing births and often shoots colleagues' deliveries.
Unexpected Twin Pregnancy At 40
- Clara recounts unexpected motherhood after IVF at age 40 and carrying twins to UIC.
- She wanted a vaginal delivery and was anxious about possible C-section and OR environment.
How Epidurals Are Placed And Tested
- The podcast explains how an epidural is placed and why anesthesiologists test for proper placement.
- Placement relies on tactile feel and a catheter delivers drugs to numb the nerves near the spinal cord.
