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The Retrievals S02 Episode 4: The Solutions

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The Retrievals S02 Episode 4: The Solutions

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2025/08/07
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2025/08/07
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Sometimes you can’t wait for research to tell you what to do — you just have to go ahead and do it. We get back on L&D with Clara, Mindy and Heather. Subscribe now to get early access to this episode. Our newest podcast, “The Retrievals, Season 2” is ou...

Highlights

A powerful conversation unfolds around the hidden realities of cesarean section experiences, where medical routines clash with patient autonomy and pain is too often minimized. This episode dives into the evolving culture of obstetric care, spotlighting voices that challenge long-standing assumptions in the operating room.
03:03
Patients are now more empowered to speak up about pain during C-sections
08:41
Calling a 'difficult' patient 'sweetie' transformed the interaction and eased tension during an emergency C-section
11:11
Doctors should listen to and partner with patients to build trust and improve care.
31:55
Assumptions about patient preferences in childbirth are shifting, but each patient's needs remain unique.
38:16
Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to experience C-section pain and less likely to be believed.

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What happens when a routine C-section reveals deep flaws in patient care?
00:00
Why are more women now speaking up about pain during childbirth surgeries?
03:03
How are doctors learning to listen differently to their patients?
06:00
Can empathy in the operating room change the outcome of a surgery?
11:11
What if we measured pain as carefully as we monitor vital signs?
19:53
Who gets believed when they say they’re in pain—and who doesn’t?
35:01

Transcript

Mindy: Previously, on The Retrievals, I think that smile was like, I'm having my babies. You made it to take my pictures. You're here. You're one of me, one of our team. Heather: But what if I told you that the patient was a colleague and someone who work...