is the second episode of the fourth season of the comedy series The Mindy Project , which originally aired on Hulu in September 2015. The episode marks a pivotal moment in the series as it centers on the high-stakes lead-up to the birth of Mindy Lahiri and Danny Castellano’s first child. Conflict Over the Birthing Plan
The episode concludes with the successful birth of their son. In a characteristic exchange, the couple discusses the baby's name:
: The episode also featured Jay Duplass and Dan Bakkedahl.
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: Danny, leaning into his more traditional and often rigid views, pushes for a natural birth, believing it is better for Mindy and the baby. Plot Summary
The primary tension in the episode stems from Mindy and Danny's inability to agree on a birthing plan. While both are experienced OB-GYNs, their personal preferences clash significantly:
: Featured regular characters including Jeremy (Ed Weeks), Morgan (Ike Barinholtz), Tamra (Xosha Roquemore), and Beverly (Beth Grant).
: Mindy initially prefers a heavily medicated birth, specifically requesting an elective C-section to avoid the pain of labor.