: Dr. Lauren Bloom (Janet Montgomery) manages an overcrowded Emergency Department while secretly helping Leyla, who has been living in a hospital supply closet.

: Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) investigates the staggering inequities in child labor and maternal care specifically affecting women of color.

: Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) and Dr. Agnes Kao (Christine Chang) treat Ydalis, a young woman who denies being pregnant despite being in active labor—a condition known as a cryptic pregnancy.

The episode intertwines multiple storylines centered on pregnancy and birth, highlighting disparities such as racism, sexism, and ageism:

" Catch " is the eighth episode of the third season of the NBC medical drama New Amsterdam . Directed by Shiri Appleby and aired on April 20, 2021, the episode is noted for its powerful focus on maternal health and the systemic inequities within the healthcare system. Key Plot Summary