Teresa Benson

Teresa Benson is a patient whose daughter was diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, for which she had surgery.

History
When Teresa was five, her father went in for an appendectomy. He was told it wasn't a big deal, but then he died. Teresa was left with a strong fear of medical procedures and equated surgery with death.

When she grew up, she became pregnant. Her baby was diagnosed in utero with spina bifida. She had to overcome the fear to come to the hospital for the surgery. She made it to the hospital, but after they went to sedate her, she panicked and left, saying she'd try to come back.

Arizona went to her home and spoke to her about being a mother and doing what was best for her daughter. She then helped Teresa every step of the way, getting her to the hospital and overcoming the anxiety. She was then sedated for the surgery. After the surgery, she was told it went well and her daughter would be okay.

Romantic
She is married to Ed Benson.

Familial
Her father died when she was five during an appendectomy.

She is pregnant with her first child, a daughter.