Hosted by Susan Burton, this season investigates why some patients feel severe pain during C-sections despite being under spinal anesthesia, challenging the assumption that only pressure should be felt. Drawing from real patient stories and clinical environments like a Chicago hospital, the podcast highlights a recurring gap between medical protocols and lived experience. It explores how healthcare providers respond to reports of intraoperative awareness and pain, revealing systemic issues in anesthesia monitoring and patient communication. The series also reflects on the emotional aftermath for those whose pain was minimized or ignored, amplifying voices that have long been sidelined in conversations about maternal health and surgical safety.