Heather Nixon

This week features Susan Burton, a longtime producer and editor, alongside labor and delivery nurses Mindy Figueroa and Clara Hochhauser, who’s also a patient delivering twins. They discuss the emotional journey of childbirth, navigating unexpected complications like Clara's emergency C-section, where anesthesia fails. Heather Nixon, head of obstetric anesthesia, confronts the harsh reality of pain management in surgeries, advocating for systemic changes to improve patient care. Their stories blend heartbreak and hope, revealing the intimate challenges in the world of childbirth.

Heather Nixon, the Head of Obstetric Anesthesia, dives deep into the pain management challenges during cesarean sections. She shares a powerful reflection on medical norms that sometimes lead to unnecessary suffering for patients. The discussion reveals the emotional turmoil women face post-surgery, contrasting serious healthcare conversations with lighter moments, like gaming. Nixon boldly addresses the need for doctors to confront these traumatic experiences openly, aiming to spark a critical dialogue for change in medical practices.

Susan Burton, a seasoned producer and editor known for her work on The Retrievals, joins labor and delivery nurses Mindy Figueroa and Clara Hochhauser from UI Health, along with Heather Nixon, head of obstetric anesthesia. They dive into the emotional and painful realities of cesarean sections, highlighting Clara's traumatic experience of feeling surgery despite anesthesia failures. Heather challenges the medical community to address pain management inadequacies during childbirth, stressing the need for systemic change in healthcare to improve women's experiences.