"It's okay, I understand."
After seeing the young couple off, Jiang Nuan began to make plans.
The next morning.
She first contacted a carpenter to ask if he could build a wheelchair, and after paying a deposit, she went to a pharmacy to talk to an old doctor and ask if he could treat her leg.
"I have never heard of the surgery that Madam Jiang mentioned," Doctor Gu said, stroking his beard. "Even if it is possible, the risks are extremely high."
“I know this,” Jiang Nuan’s voice lowered, “but I’m just clinging to a sliver of hope, and I won’t give up until I ask.”
Come to think of it, without antibiotics or a sterile operating room, performing surgery is really unrealistic.
As for alcohol, it's just a basic disinfection method; it's difficult to rely on it to complete an operation!
"Madam Jiang's idea is very good. She has also recorded the practice of cesarean section in her medical skills. However, most of these cases involve the mother dying and the child being left behind, which is against the natural order and leads to the child being abandoned by people."
"So cesarean sections have existed for a long time," Jiang Nuan was stunned for a moment. "Indeed, I was too narrow-minded."
“Cesarean section, that’s a fitting name,” the old doctor nodded. “It does involve opening the abdomen to remove the baby. Judging from what Madam Jiang said, you’ve also done some research on this?”
He was genuinely surprised.
In such a remote place, which is not a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery, how could such an extraordinary person appear?
Although he was not proficient in the four diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine (observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation), he had a broad knowledge of medicine, profound insights, and many genuine observations.
There were some things he had never heard of before, but upon careful consideration, they made perfect sense.
“I’ve only heard about it,” Jiang Nuan said without hiding anything. “Childbirth is difficult for women. If the baby is not in the correct position, it can lead to a difficult delivery, and the mother’s life can be in danger.”
"If you're lucky, even if you survive the ordeal by the skin of your teeth, you might still suffer from various aftereffects. If you're unlucky, you might lose both your child and your unborn child."
Even with the advanced medical technology of later generations, people still die at this stage, and Jiang Nuan is truly terrified.
Thankfully, I won't have to have children in either of my lifetimes. Thank you, God!
“That’s right,” the old doctor said slowly. “I believe that if cesarean section can reduce the risks, it will surely benefit the people.”
“This might be a bit difficult,” Jiang Nuan kindly reminded her. “Men and women should not be too close, and cesarean section is already hard to accept. It’s even more difficult for a male doctor to perform the surgery. Not everyone can accept it.”
"Indeed, indeed. I once treated a lady whose lochia was not cleared, and who was depleted of both qi and blood. Her face showed signs of premature death. I kindly reminded her, but was instead met with angry rebukes."
The old doctor shook his head and said slowly, "It's not just men who find it difficult to accept; it's even more difficult for women."
Even if you know about a woman's illness, you can't talk about it, otherwise it's considered taboo.
He could understand his daughter's feelings, but he did not agree with this approach.
No matter how important something is, is your own health more important?
The doctor isn't a gossip; he wouldn't say anything if he knew. Getting rid of the stubborn illness sooner would mean an easier time and avoid a tragic end.
The world is inherently harsh on women, yet they don't know how to cherish themselves, which leaves him feeling helpless.
But he was just a doctor, and he was already helpless with some diseases. He was even more powerless to help with these.
“It’s because there are no female doctors,” Jiang Nuan said without thinking. “Women are too embarrassed to talk to male doctors about their illnesses.”
Even a simple greeting to a man can attract gossip; who knows what the consequences might be for something as private and long-term as medical treatment?
Both of them could be mistaken for adulterers.
“What Lady Jiang says makes sense,” Doctor Gu was stunned. “But, according to the rules of our sect, the teachings are passed down to men, not women. This is an ancestral precept.”
If it weren't for ancestral precepts, he would have been tempted.
"This rule was set to prevent women from taking their medical skills to other families after they get married," Jiang Nuan shook her head. "This is easy to solve; we just need to stipulate that female disciples cannot take on apprentices."
Jiang Nuan does not believe that this rule is discriminatory against women.
Doctors are dedicated to healing the sick and saving lives.
This kind of open-mindedness means not being narrow-minded and discriminating based on gender.
“My late master did have some considerations, and there’s another point,” the old doctor said slowly, “that after a woman comes of age and gets married, she is expected to stay at home to support her husband and raise her children, which contradicts the medical practice of helping others.”
“That’s not right,” Jiang Nuan retorted. “As long as you have a heart to save lives, you won’t waste your medical skills even if you get married. Otherwise, doctors would have become Taoist priests long ago.”
"this……"
The old doctor knew perfectly well that Jiang Nuan was spouting nonsense, yet strangely, he really wanted to agree with her.
He even harbored the idea of personally training a young girl to be his last disciple.
Poisoned, absolutely poisoned.
Frowning, Doctor Gu spoke gravely, "Let me think about this matter some more."
He feared that his actions were merely a passing fancy.
"It's good that Doctor Gu knows the answer." Jiang Nuan didn't say anything more.
“Mrs. Jiang,” the old doctor steered the conversation back on track, “how much do you know about cesarean section? Is this method feasible?”
“The feasibility is very high,” Jiang Nuan explained earnestly. “The human body has a strong ability to heal itself. After the cesarean section, the wound is stitched up, and with proper care and rest, it can heal in a short period of time.”
"Oh?" Doctor Gu was very surprised. "So amazing?"
"Whether it's a cesarean section or any other surgery, the most important thing is to avoid infection, especially cross-infection. In addition to sterilizing all instruments, you should also take some anti-inflammatory herbal medicine."
"In addition, the mother may experience severe bleeding during the process, so this should also be noted."
"Also, the sutures used to suture wounds should ideally be sterilized catgut."
After Jiang Nuan emptied out everything from her stomach, she decided not to say anything more.
Deeper than she knew, she was unaware that she might mislead others and cause trouble.
She's a complete novice; she only knows these basic facts. Deeper knowledge is probably only something an obstetrician could answer.
"Madam Jiang is indeed very knowledgeable about these things," Doctor Gu said with admiration. "I am far inferior to her."
He knew about this method, but he didn't agree with it from the bottom of his heart, feeling that exchanging a mother for a child was too cruel.
Little did they expect that this operation might save both the mother and child.
From this perspective, this method can be considered a life-saving strategy.
At least, it gives women who suffer from difficult childbirth or are sick a chance to survive, and it spares children who may be born without a mother a lifetime of misery.
"Dr. Gu, that's too serious," Jiang Nuan said, rubbing her nose. "I'm just a novice. I can talk a few words, but the real backbone is for doctors like you."
“Madam Jiang is too modest,” Doctor Gu shook his head. “You are far superior to me.”
He studied medicine his whole life, but all he ever did was treat patients according to medical books.
I didn’t think there was anything wrong with it before, but I realized today that my vision was too narrow and that it violated my duty to heal the sick and help the world.
Perhaps it's because I've studied for so long that I've become accustomed to sticking to the rules and regulations, and I've lost the drive and ambition I had when I was young.
Perhaps he should make a change.
Jiang Nuan was unaware of the old doctor's thoughts. After saying what she needed to say, she prepared to take her leave.
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