Chapter 558 Placenta Previa

The young women obediently packed their things and left the midwifery school, and even Li's mother and the others went straight out.

Li San Niang stayed in the room for another quarter of an hour, until the ink on the exam papers of the students who had answered with brushes had dried, before collecting all the exam papers.

As a result, when Li San Niang finished rolling up the scroll, tucked it under her arm, and pushed open the door, she was surprised to see the group of women standing in the courtyard.

Li San Niang laughed out loud: "Why aren't you home yet?"

It will take me several days to grade these papers.

I can't possibly grade your work and give you scores while you're all waiting here.

It's past noon, hurry up and go home.

The results will be available when classes resume next time.

After Li San Niang said this, the women had no choice but to leave the Women's Help Association in groups of three or five.

Li San Niang went home with her mother for dinner. Of course, Qiu Xiang first took the exam paper back to Li San Niang's room and put it in a locked cabinet.

While eating, Li San Niang said to Li Da Sao, "I've been calculating the days, it's time to check your pulse to make sure you're safe."

After my sister-in-law wakes up from her afternoon nap, I'll take her pulse and check on her.

"Hey, this isn't my first pregnancy, why would I need to have my pulse checked?"

They're not some precious person, why be so careful?

I feel like I'm eating and drinking well, sleeping well at night, and there's nothing wrong with me.

Li San Niang did not respond to Li Dasao's words, but Li's mother advised, "Since San Niang is at home, you should let her take a look."

It's not a big deal. We have a female doctor in our family, so why not use her?

If there's nothing wrong, that's good; if there are any minor symptoms, we can get rid of them early, wouldn't that make everything alright?

Also, this isn't your first pregnancy, but it's been quite a few years since you last conceived, so it's always good to be extra careful.

Therefore, after Sister-in-law Li woke up from her afternoon nap, Li San Niang called her to the side hall, first asking about her daily life, and then began to take her pulse.

Li San Niang didn't see any major problems from the pulse. Even if there were problems, they were common for pregnant women of Li Da Sao's age, just a little weakness in qi and blood.

“Sister-in-law, come here, let Qiuxiang go to the door and keep watch. Let me touch your belly and see how much my little niece has grown.”

Since Brother Li and Sister-in-law Li already had two sons, they had always wanted a daughter. Therefore, when the family talked about Sister-in-law Li's pregnancy, they often referred to her as "little girl".

Even Li's father, who is usually very serious in front of others, would occasionally chime in with a comment.

According to Li's mother, "In this big family, there is only one little girl, Luzhu. Your father has long been tired of seeing the young man and is only hoping that your sister-in-law can give birth to a little girl. This is because your elder brother and sister-in-law are looking forward to it themselves."

Secondly, if it really is a young girl, although there is an age difference, she can still keep Dewdrop company;

Thirdly, in our Li family, especially in Luzhu'er's generation, there are few women.

Your father is worried that if we all pass away, Tiger Head (Li Dalang) and the others, being men, might neglect Luzhu'er's care. If she could have a cousin to help her, she would have someone to confide in if anything happened in daily life.

When Li San Niang heard this, she felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

Raising a child for a hundred years, one will still worry for ninety-nine.

Li San Niang put aside her thoughts and focused her attention on Li Da Sao's belly.

Li Dasao had raised Li Sanniang since she was a child, and was very close to her. So, she naturally lifted her clothes and revealed her belly.

First, Li San Niang used a homemade cloth ruler to measure the fundal height and abdominal circumference, then used a simple stethoscope that she had obtained from a master craftsman in the palace to listen to the fetal heartbeat before gently stroking Li Da Sao's belly.

Of course, Li San Niang's X-ray vision also came into play at the same time. She carefully looked through each layer, and when she reached the uterus layer, she slowed down and carefully changed her angle to look at it.

Li San Niang's expression turned serious, no longer relaxed and carefree, but instead her brows furrowed, her lips pursed tightly, and her eyes widened.

Seeing the change in Li San Niang's expression while lying on the bed, Li Da Sao's heart skipped a beat. Then, she asked in a trembling voice, "San Niang, what's wrong?"

Why are you like this?

But...I have an upset stomach.

Upon hearing Li Dasao's words, Li Sanniang quickly composed herself and looked down at Li Dasao: "Sister-in-law, it's nothing, just a minor symptom. Let me take another look."

Li San Niang reached out and gently grasped Li Da Sao's hand. "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Sister-in-law Li felt a little more at ease. Seeing that Li San Niang did not rush to find Li's mother, she knew that even if the situation was bad, it was still under control, so she felt a little relieved.

Why did Li San Niang do this?

This was all because when Li San Niang was doing a routine X-ray, she discovered that Li Da Sao's placenta was attached to the lower part of the uterus, very close to the cervix.

This is a typical case of placenta previa!

If left untreated, the significant blood loss could lead to anemia in the pregnant woman. In more severe cases, excessive blood loss could cause shock in the pregnant woman, and the fetus could die in utero or suffocate.

"Sister-in-law, I need to check if there's any blood on your underwear. Don't move, I'll do it myself."

With Li Dasao's permission, Li Sanniang finally went to check. Fortunately, there was no bloodstain left on the pants, which meant that Li Sanniang had discovered it early, which was a good thing.

After helping Li Dasao put on her clothes, Li Sanniang helped her up and placed a soft cushion behind her back so that she could lean against it and sit more comfortably.

"Tell me, what is it that I can't handle?"

Seeing the earnestness on Li Dasao's face, a look of needing to know the truth, Li Sanniang knew she couldn't fool her.

Although Li San Niang had no intention of deceiving or fooling Li Da Sao, she thought it would be better to tell Li Da Sao when her brother was present.

Therefore, Li San Niang first looked out the window at the sky, and then said to Qiu Xiang, who was still guarding the door, "Qiu Xiang, go and call Lu Zhu'er in."

When Dewdrop came in, her little face was flushed. She had been playing with Little Yellow's three cubs in the yard.

"Mother!"

Li San Niang pulled Lu Zhu'er to her side and said earnestly to Lu Zhu'er, "Zhu'er, you must keep a close eye on your aunt for your mother and do not allow your aunt to go to the fields."

If your aunt needs to urinate, you can't either; just call your mother from outside.

The little girl, Dewdrop, was entrusted with such an important task by Li Sanniang for the first time. She stood up straight and said earnestly, "Yes, I understand. I will definitely keep a close eye on my aunt."

After saying that, Lu Zhu'er turned her head and looked at Sister-in-law Li, who was sitting halfway on the bed, with a serious expression that said, "If my aunt gets out of bed, I, Lu Zhu'er, will never agree to it."

Sister-in-law Li never imagined that Li San Niang would actually find a three-year-old child like Lu Zhu'er to look after her. She was both amused and exasperated.