Clara Hochhauser

This week features Susan Burton, a longtime producer and editor, alongside labor and delivery nurses Mindy Figueroa and Clara Hochhauser, who’s also a patient delivering twins. They discuss the emotional journey of childbirth, navigating unexpected complications like Clara's emergency C-section, where anesthesia fails. Heather Nixon, head of obstetric anesthesia, confronts the harsh reality of pain management in surgeries, advocating for systemic changes to improve patient care. Their stories blend heartbreak and hope, revealing the intimate challenges in the world of childbirth.

Mindy Figueroa, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse with a flair for photography, shares her passion for healthcare and the unique challenges of her profession. Clara Hochhauser, also a labor and delivery nurse, recounts her emotional journey through childbirth, culminating in a C-section amid severe pain. Together, they explore the intricacies of maternal care, the struggles within the medical system, and the powerful stories that emerge from the delivery room, revealing the resilient spirit of both healthcare workers and mothers.

Susan Burton, a seasoned producer and editor known for her work on The Retrievals, joins labor and delivery nurses Mindy Figueroa and Clara Hochhauser from UI Health, along with Heather Nixon, head of obstetric anesthesia. They dive into the emotional and painful realities of cesarean sections, highlighting Clara's traumatic experience of feeling surgery despite anesthesia failures. Heather challenges the medical community to address pain management inadequacies during childbirth, stressing the need for systemic change in healthcare to improve women's experiences.