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The Retrievals

by Serial Productions & The New York Times

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About the show

C-sections are the most frequently performed major surgeries in the world. So why do so many patients feel severe pain during them? Season 2 of the award-winning podcast “The Retrievals” is an investigation into this underreported problem — and the new effort to solve it. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.  To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.    Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com

Latest episodes

  • S02 Episode 4: The Solutions

    July 10, 2025 · 45 min

    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.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes…

  • S02 Episode 3: The Guidelines

    July 10, 2025 · 55 min

    Pain during a cesarean section isn’t a new problem. But for a long time, it’s been a hidden one. In England, a patient named Susanna not only brings the problem to doctors’ attention, but also tries to solve it.To find out about new shows…

  • S02 Episode 2: The Speech

    July 10, 2025 · 45 min

    What went wrong with Clara’s delivery? And can Heather get doctors to talk about it?To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a…

  • S02 Episode 1: The Case

    July 10, 2025 · 47 min

    Clara is a labor and delivery nurse, so she has a pretty good idea of what to expect when she delivers her own twins at the same hospital where she works. But she wasn’t prepared for this.To find out about new shows from Serial…

  • Trailer: The Retrievals, Season 2

    June 26, 2025 · 3 min

    C-sections are the most frequently performed major surgeries in the world. So why do so many patients feel severe pain during them? Season 2 of the award-winning podcast “The Retrievals” is an investigation into this underreported problem…

  • S01 Episode 5: The Outcomes

    August 3, 2023 · 54 min

    In fertility treatment, a successful outcome is defined as a healthy baby. In this story, the outcomes are complicated for everyone involved.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for…

  • S01 Episode 4: The Clinic

    July 27, 2023 · 38 min

    What we know about what happened at the clinic.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our…

  • S01 Bonus: Did this happen to you?

    July 20, 2023 · 4 min

    A message from Susan Burton.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us…