Chapter 273 Difficulty Breathing
When a person has a cramp, they should not move around, otherwise the pain will only become more unbearable.
Yu Li had intended to endure it, but unexpectedly, she experienced leg cramps, a gradually increasing heart rate, and rapid breathing.
Her vision began to blur, and she realized something was wrong. She struggled to move and finally managed to press the call button on the bedside table.
The housekeeping service, which is on call 24 hours a day, arrived immediately upon hearing the call.
"Mrs?"
As soon as the housekeeper pushed open the door, she heard a faint groan of pain.
"I...I'm not feeling well. I need to contact...contact Tan Mo."
When the housekeeper looked at her, Yu Li's face was pale, she was half-curled up with difficulty, and her head was covered in cold sweat.
Realizing something was wrong, she quickly dialed Tan Mo's number while asking Yu Li where she felt unwell, and offered to massage Yu Li first.
"My calf is cramping, and I feel like my heart is beating a little fast and I'm having some difficulty breathing."
The housekeeper had also learned a lot about first aid for pregnant women, and immediately used a pillow to elevate Yu Li's head so that her breathing could be easier.
Then, grasp her ankle and gently massage the cramped and swollen area of her calf. Try to relax the muscles and see if her calf can be straightened slowly.
But after massaging for a while and trying several times, it still couldn't be straightened.
Yu Li had buried half her face in the pillow, biting her lower lip tightly to suppress the pain and prevent herself from making a sound.
In the later stages of pregnancy, the calves are prone to swelling, and leg cramps often occur at night.
But this is the first time I've experienced both leg cramps and shortness of breath like today.
In fact, Yu Li was also flustered and uncertain, after all, it was her first pregnancy and she had no experience at all.
Feeling unwell is one thing, but what worries her more is whether her discomfort is a signal from the baby in her belly, or whether something is wrong with the baby.
Yu Li touched her lower abdomen, even though her vision was blurred from the pain, she still gently stroked her lower abdomen to comfort the baby and tell him not to be afraid.
Fortunately, Tan Mo arrived quickly, and the housekeeper promptly described Yu Li's situation to him.
Tan Mo took out the receiver and listened to Yu Li's heartbeat.
It was somewhat erratic, and my heartbeat was noticeably faster than normal.
I measured my blood pressure again, and it was indeed above the normal range.
"We need to go to the hospital immediately. Your sister-in-law's heart rate and blood pressure are both above normal. But don't worry too much, these kinds of situations are very common in the later stages of pregnancy."
Yu Li grabbed Tan Mo's arm, "Baby... will something happen to you?"
"Sister-in-law, don't worry too much. You and the baby will be fine. This is a common symptom among pregnant women, and it's only slightly above the normal level. It's not too high and is still within a controllable range."
While instructing the housekeeper to fetch things, Tan Mo draped an outer coat over Yu Li and wrapped her tightly in a blanket to prevent her from getting cold before hurriedly carrying her out the door.
Although she was already feeling very unwell, Yu Li still made sure to give Tan Mo some instructions before leaving the house.
"Chen Yan is still away on a business trip. He's very busy today. Since my condition is still under control, let's not tell him I'm not feeling well. Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?"
She was already sweating profusely from the pain, but she was still worried about disturbing Qi Chenyan's work.
Tan Mo replied verbally, "I know, sister-in-law. Don't worry about it anymore. I'll take care of everything."
Upon arrival at the private hospital, the medical team was already waiting for them.
Upon Yu Li's arrival, a comprehensive examination and treatment were immediately initiated.
Soon, ventilators, heart monitors, and other equipment were already in place.
Because Yu Li has high blood pressure and heart rate, medication is necessary.
After discussing with her medical team, Tan Mo decided to prescribe labetalol, as this drug is the safest for pregnant women.
After taking the medication, Yu Li's blood pressure gradually decreased, although her heart rate was still a bit high. However, her condition was much better than when she was first brought in.
After the leg cramps stopped, the pain gradually lessened, and under the influence of the medication, Yu Li drifted off to sleep.
Tan Mo moved very quietly. After observing the situation for a while and confirming that the condition was temporarily stable, he left the ward quietly.
Although he had promised Yu Li, there was nothing he could do. Every time Qi Chenyan went on a business trip, he would repeatedly remind her that if Yu Li felt unwell in any way, she must let him know immediately.
Yu Li is already hospitalized and her condition is not yet fully stable. Even if Tan Mo wants to keep it a secret for now, it probably won't be long before Qi Chenyan finds out.
So, to avoid being questioned by Qi Chenyan when he returned, Tan Mo made the call first.
Sure enough, it's already this late, and Qi Chenyan still hasn't rested.
As soon as Tan Mo made the call, Qi Chenyan immediately realized something was wrong: "Has something happened to Lili?"
"Chen Yan, you already know? It's not that I didn't tell you right away, but your sister-in-law's condition has only just stabilized..."
Before Tan Mo could finish speaking, a loud crash came from the other end of the phone, as if Qi Chenyan had accidentally knocked something over in his haste.
Immediately afterwards, Qi Chenyan summoned his secretary, giving instructions on the follow-up work arrangements and telling the secretary to prepare a car immediately.
There was a whistling sound coming from the other end of the phone; it must be that Qi Chenyan had gone out and was on his way back.
"How is Lili? I need the most detailed information. By the time I arrive, it should be five o'clock. During this time, you must stay by Lili's side without leaving her side."
Tan Mo then told Qi Chenyan everything about Yu Li's situation.
"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. It's common for pregnant women to experience leg cramps in the later stages of pregnancy, and their blood pressure and heart rate may exceed normal levels. Although this can be a bit dangerous, they've gradually decreased, so it's not a big problem."
But Qi Chenyan's voice remained low and deep: "But Lili's blood pressure and heart rate have always been within the normal range, how could they suddenly rise so much?"
"There are many factors that could cause this situation. It could be related to my sister-in-law's mood or her physical condition. It's hard to make a judgment at this time."
“But now that this has happened, we need to be extra careful for the next two months. My suggestion is that my sister-in-law should stay in the hospital for the next two months, so that if the situation tonight happens again, we won’t be caught off guard.”
Qi Chenyan pondered for a moment before rejecting the idea: "Lili doesn't like hospitals. If she stays in the hospital for two months, although she will persevere for the sake of the baby, it will also affect her mood, which will be even more detrimental to her pregnancy."
"Tan Mo, you will lead the team and assemble a medical team. You will stay at the lakeside villa for the next two months until Lili gives birth safely. As for the compensation, we will offer the highest salaries in the industry. I want the most professional medical staff."
"As for medical equipment, I will arrange for someone to connect with you immediately and get everything arranged within a day. Also, do not disturb Lili. If she wakes up, do not tell her that I am on my way back. We will discuss everything when I return."
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