Even if her legs were weak, Yue Jiuyue still had to go to the back to check. After all, she was the most experienced mother in the family and the backbone of the family.
Lin Chaodong was also flustered, so Lin Chaonan helped Yue Jiuyue, whose legs were weak, to the back, while Lin Chaodong followed behind, holding onto the wall.
Upon entering the family's bedroom, Yue Jiuyue's first sight was of Liu Shi, who was lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) groaning. Her second sight was of Xiao Man'er, who was sitting at the table, too afraid to move, with tears in her eyes.
Xiaoman'er was truly terrified this time. In the past, at most Liu Shi would get angry, but this time she was bleeding. How could she not be scared?
Madam Liu wanted her to leave, after all, she was giving birth and it was normal for her to scream in pain, but she was afraid of frightening Xiaoman'er. Besides, how could a man and a child stay in the house? It was bad luck!
In ancient times, people were very particular about these things. Unlike in modern times, where husbands usually accompany their wives into the delivery room, the delivery room was considered an unlucky place in this era.
"Little girl, you go out first and go with your father to the front to boil water. Tell your father to wait outside the door."
Yue Jiuyue first coaxed Xiaoman'er out of the room before going to see Liu Shi lying on the kang (a heated brick bed).
"Have you had lunch yet? You won't have the strength to give birth if you don't eat. Endure the pain for now and eat first."
Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen pigs run. I've watched countless dramas about childbirth and cleaning, both ancient and modern. They make you eat, and you can't shout or yell, all to conserve your energy. They also make you walk around, all to ensure a smooth delivery.
Although Yue Jiuyue learned a little bit of knowledge from the TV series, she didn't dare to give any advice blindly. After all, she hadn't confirmed whether it was true or false. What if it was acted that way on purpose? She couldn't afford the consequences of trial and error.
"Oh dear! I heard your daughter-in-law is about to give birth? Have you prepared the vinegar, boiled water, and dried straw? Oh dear! Why haven't you even prepared a rope? Chao Dong, quickly go find a rope and tie it to the roof beam!"
As soon as Lin Village Chief's wife, Xiao Wangshi, entered the house, she began to grumble. After checking everything, she found that nothing had been prepared. Forgetting to criticize Yue Jiuyue, she hurriedly instructed Lin Chaodong to first tie a rope to the roof beam, and then to bring over vinegar for disinfection, as well as dry thatch.
In ancient times, childbirth was conducted while the mother was sitting. A rope would be tied high up in the room, and the mother would hold onto the rope with both hands to gain leverage during delivery. In this case, a thick layer of dry straw would be laid down below to prevent the baby from falling to the ground after birth, thus preventing it from slipping and falling.
Once everything was ready, and Liu Shi had almost finished eating, Yue Jiuyue stood aside, twisting her fingers, watching Liu Shi give birth.
The scene was so unbearable for Yue Jiuyue to watch, and it also made her feel for the first time that she was now a grandmother and didn't have to suffer like that anymore.
"Chao Dongniang, tell them to cook another bowl of brown sugar eggs for your daughter-in-law."
After half a day of labor, the baby still hadn't been born, and Liu was exhausted. Xiao Wang could only continue feeding Liu.
Liu had just finished eating not long ago. Although she was exhausted and not hungry, she forced herself to eat all the eggs and brown sugar water in the bowl for the sake of the baby in her belly.
"This won't do, the baby's head is too big!"
Ms. Wang was sweating profusely with anxiety. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and she had no choice but to ask the elderly people in the village for help.
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