Chapter 248 Going to the Hospital to Prepare for Childbirth
After a sudden, muffled groan, Jiang Si felt a warm current flow down her body uncontrollably.
It's not just a "seems"; your water has definitely broken!
Perhaps because he had rehearsed it in his mind hundreds of times beforehand, Huo Tingzhou was not as panicked as one might expect.
On the contrary, the moment he heard it, his body moved faster than his mind could and he picked the person up in his arms.
"Wife, don't be afraid."
Huo Tingzhou lowered his head and touched her cheek, constantly reassuring her, "I'll take you to the hospital now, everything will be alright."
"Mmm," Jiang Si responded softly.
Thanks to the science popularization taught by Teacher Hu in her previous classes, she now feels no tension or anxiety at all.
As she spoke, Jiang Si adjusted her posture again, trying to keep her buttocks higher than her head.
In the living room, Mrs. Huo and her third uncle were talking.
Because Jiang Si hadn't gone into labor by her due date, her third uncle and Zhong uncle were worried and moved over some time ago.
Hearing the click of the door opening, the group instinctively looked over.
When he saw Huo Tingzhou carrying Jiang Si out, the Third Uncle was so nervous that his voice trembled.
"What's wrong with Si Si... Is she... Is she about to give birth?"
Huo Tingzhou nodded, "Her water just broke, I'm taking her to the hospital now..."
"The baby is full-term, so it's normal for your water to break. Don't worry."
After all, Huo's mother had given birth to four children, so she had plenty of experience in childbirth.
As she spoke, she went back into the house to get a flashlight and her hospital bag.
I also packed up the washbasin, foot basin, and kettle.
Oh, and there are also changes of clothes and soft pillows.
After tidying everything up, Mother Huo took out ginseng slices and "Worry-Free Childbirth Pills" that she had prepared beforehand from the drawer.
This "Worry-Free Delivery Pill" is a famous formula for ensuring a smooth delivery, and Mrs. Huo had to ask many people for help to obtain it.
“In-laws, let’s take Sisi to the hospital first, and then…”
"Don't worry about things at home, hurry up and get to the hospital. Ah Zhong and I will be there soon, go quickly..."
Without delay, Mrs. Huo turned on her flashlight and followed.
Before leaving, she reminded Huo Tingzhou, "Hold on tight and watch your step, don't let my daughter-in-law fall."
On the way to the hospital, words of comfort continued.
Huo Tingzhou was very fast and arrived at the military hospital in no time.
With National Day approaching, many people are having babies during this period.
In Dr. Jiang's words, National Day is a good day, especially since people have more free time during the Spring Festival.
As a result, the hospital's regular wards are already full.
As a result, the obstetrics and gynecology department also had to work overtime for several nights in a row.
Fortunately, the ward had been booked in advance, and the group went straight to the fourth floor upon arrival.
The room was alright, about 30 square meters, a small suite.
While Huo Tingzhou was handling the hospital admission procedures, Huo's mother quickly changed the bed sheets and blankets on the hospital bed to her own.
She took two sheets, both in soft pink, hoping it would improve her mood.
"Sisi, slow down."
After saying that, Mrs. Huo carefully squatted down and helped her take off her shoes.
After Jiang Si lay down, Huo's mother placed two pillows under her.
He then tucked the soft pillow into her arms.
"Sisi, how are you feeling?"
"Mom, I'm fine, don't worry."
Jiang Si didn't say this to comfort her mother-in-law.
I don't know if it's just not the right time yet, or if it's because I've been drinking the spiritual spring water for a long time.
She feels fine except for some lower back pain.
But clearly, Mrs. Huo didn't take her words to heart.
For a woman, giving birth is like stepping into the gates of hell, let alone when her daughter-in-law is pregnant with twins. How could she not be worried?
"Does this feel uncomfortable?"
While asking the questions, Huo's mother began to press on Jiang Si's coccyx in a circular motion.
"How are you feeling? Any better?"
Jiang Si nodded gently, "Yes, much better."
Mrs. Huo's voice was calm and unhurried, "This is your first pregnancy, so your cervix will dilate more slowly. It's not time to push yet, so you need to conserve your energy."
"When the contractions start, be sure to regulate your breathing."
"When it hurts, inhale and then exhale slowly."
"We're all here with you, don't be afraid."
"Mom, I'm not in pain yet. You should sit down and rest for a while."
After pressing for just a short while, large beads of sweat appeared on Mrs. Huo's forehead.
Jiang Si was deeply moved.
"Mom isn't tired."
Mother Huo knew perfectly well who her daughter-in-law was suffering for.
At this point, we shouldn't let her do anything.
She was truly uneasy.
On the other side, after completing the hospitalization procedures, Huo Tingzhou immediately sought out Dr. Jiang.
Having grown accustomed to this man's hurried and flustered demeanor, Dr. Jiang was somewhat unaccustomed to seeing him knock on the door so calmly.
It wasn't until the two went upstairs that they saw Huo Tingzhou's clumsy movements.
Dr. Jiang then realized just how panicked the man was.
No wonder there's an old saying: love breeds sorrow, and love breeds fear.
It's obvious that Comrade Huo is head over heels in love!
When the two came in, Huo's mother was still massaging Jiang Si.
After a brief examination, Dr. Jiang said, "Comrade Jiang's cervix is only dilated to less than one finger's width. It will probably be tomorrow."
"tomorrow?"
"Yes, the first three fingers are slower, and since it's her first pregnancy, it will take at least five or six hours."
Thinking that tomorrow is National Day, Dr. Jiang sighed again after finishing his sentence.
"The two little ones know how to pick their time."
Huo Tingzhou didn't care whether it was National Day or not.
All he wants now is for his wife to be well.
Although his wife didn't utter a single word of pain, he knew she was feeling unwell.
I feel very uncomfortable!
Otherwise, she wouldn't have frowned and remained silent for so long.
Jiang Si was indeed feeling a bit uncomfortable, because just now, she finally understood what the contractions Teacher Hu had described felt like.
Although it's bearable for now, Dr. Jiang just said that it's not dilated to one finger yet.
Seeing Jiang Si's pale face, Huo Tingzhou's heart clenched instantly.
"Dr. Jiang, if the pain is very severe, is there any way to help her?"
Yes, there are some, but most of them only treat the symptoms and not the root cause, at most they can only alleviate the symptoms.
Another option is to take painkillers.
But Comrade Jiang's water has broken, so there's no way to give her the injection.
It will affect the fetus's breathing.
Seeing that both mother and son had the same tense expression, Dr. Jiang offered a word of comfort.
"Don't worry too much. Comrade Jiang is young and in good health, he'll be fine."
As for the pain, there's nothing we can do about it.
Which mother doesn't experience pain?
"By the way, you guys quickly prepare some food to help her replenish her strength, otherwise she won't have the strength when she gives birth. It would also be best to make her a cup of strong honey water."
The hospital has a clear rule that pregnant women who are dilated to three centimeters or more are prohibited from eating anything.
Otherwise, if vomiting occurs suddenly during childbirth, it can easily lead to asphyxiation and pneumonia.
So, while the contractions aren't too bad yet, eat whatever you can.
After all, she was going to have two children, and if she couldn't keep up with her strength later on, it would be a big problem!
"Okay, Dr. Jiang, I'll go right now."
When it comes to cooking, it's Huo's mother who's really good at it.
After saying that, she glanced at Huo Tingzhou and said, "You stay here with Sisi and massage this area for her. Don't stop."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Huo ran downstairs.
Just then, Uncle San and Uncle Zhong arrived, and the two sides met at the entrance of the building.
Third Uncle: "Mother-in-law, how is Si Si?"
"It's okay so far, the contractions have just started."
Mrs. Huo briefly explained the room number and her daughter-in-law's situation.
He added, "My dear in-laws, you go up first. I'll go back and get Sisi something to eat."
"Alright, alright, thank you for your hard work, mother-in-law."
"What's so hard about this?"
Mrs. Huo blurted out, "The one who's suffering the most is Si Si. She's suffering for my son."
Forget about getting her something to eat, she could ask for the stars in the sky.
They also need to find a way to pick them.
"My dear in-law, that's all for now. I'll head back now."
"Okay, okay."
This was no time for formalities. As soon as they finished speaking, Uncle San and Uncle Zhong quickly went to their rooms according to the room numbers.
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