This Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the morning show Despierta América began with a notable absence: Francisca, 36, did not show up as host.
Her partner Raul Gonzalez explained at the beginning of the broadcast that the presenter “reported that she had to go to the hospital” which undoubtedly sparked fears among fans of the morning show host.
Francisca: Is the time of delivery approaching?
With an emotional message, he added: “Our Fran reported early this morning that she had to go to the hospital. God watch over her, bless her, protect her, protect her”.
Francisca, who is in the final stretch of her third pregnancy, had been active in the program for much of her pregnancy, even joking that baby Rafaella might be born at any moment.
During the broadcast, Raúl González suggested that the absence could mean that Rafaella’s birth was near: “Will Rafaella be born today? We will be very attentive”.
The reaction of presenter Karla Martinez, who expressed her happiness and the excitement of the team, reinforced the feeling that this was a special moment rather than a medical emergency.
Between work and medical care
Francisca confirmed her third pregnancy in January 2025, when she was about 15 weeks pregnant; she has since spoken openly about the experience, highlighting both the joy and the challenges of combining work and motherhood.
The presenter has shown a balanced approach between her work responsibilities and prenatal care: she was absent in February due to the flu, returned shortly thereafter, and maintained on-screen presence until this Wednesday.
The decision to go to the hospital may have been in response to a routine visit, a prenatal checkup, or the onset of labor.
So far, neither Univision nor the family has issued an official report, which maintains an atmosphere of expectation among viewers and fans.
Useful tips for Hispanic mothers-to-be
Communication with work: Francisca immediately reported her absence to the program, a good example of how to coordinate work obligations and medical appointments in the US.
Transparency and community: Sharing pregnancy progress generates support and empathy among colleagues and audience, and helps to normalize motherhood in professional environments.
Timely medical attention: Do not wait until afterhours: going to the emergency room or prenatal check-ups is key to prevent complications.
No hay información sobre el estado de salud de la conductora de Despierta América, lo que hace pensar que o se pudo tratar de una emergencia, o bien de un chequeo normal por su embarazo
One step away from becoming a mother of a baby girl
Buzzy
Francisca Lachapel no se presentó hoy en Despierta América porque fue al hospital, muy probablemente por motivos relacionados con su embarazo—posiblemente el próximo nacimiento—lo cual sus compañeros celebran con alegría.
Su ausencia es una muestra de cómo las presentadoras latinas balancean la vida profesional con el cuidado maternal, sirviendo como inspiración para muchas mujeres en Estados Unidos que viven situaciones similares.
La comunidad hispana está atenta y espera pronto buenas noticias sobre la llegada de Rafaella.
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