It had been such a long time since they last met, as if it had been a century.
The stewardess continued to announce the emergency, but no other doctors approached the lady.
The pregnant lady was getting anxious with time.
Bai Rong knelt in front of the pregnant lady and asked, “When was the last time you had your ultrasound?”
Gu Mingchen turned to Bai Rong. A hint of surprise flashed across his deep eyes. “It’s you?”
Bai Rong turned to Gu Mingchen firmly. “Four years ago, I was a gynecologist in a hospital in A City. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure that both mother and baby are fine.”
Her words were uttered to reassure the pregnant lady. A safe labor was only easier if the mother was emotionally stable.
Lucky for them, those words were enough to calm the mother-to-be.
“I’ve just done it last week. The baby was fine in the right fetal position and there’s no umbilical cord around the neck, so the doctor proposed for natural childbirth instead of C-section.” Xue explained.
“Is this your first-time giving birth or second time?” Bai Rong asked calmly.
“It’s my sister’s first. Her husband is an American who happened to be abroad now, so I’m bringing her back home.” Gu Mingchen explained.
The girl turned to the man dubiously. She didn’t remember that man had a younger sister.
Maybe his cousin?
“The water is breaking now. Depending on the different conditions of the mother, the feeling of pain and the time needed to give birth can vary greatly, but it’s considered normal as long the child is out within 24 hours. Please help me carry her to the bed.” Bai Rong instructed based on her memory of her past profession.
Gu Mingchen carried the girl onto the airplane seat which was completely flattened like a bed.
“Now please get me two more stewardesses to help me. As for the rest, I can handle it. If you want to rest elsewhere, please go to C1. That’s my seat.” Bai Rong ordered the man coldly.
Gu Mingchen looked at her for a moment and walked out.
A while later, two stewardesses from A City came in.
“Is the plane equipped with things like anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers and scalpels used for operations?” Bai Rong inquired the stewardess.
“Yes. I’ll go get them now.” One of them answered and swiftly went out to get them.
“Please get me a clean and fully sanitized big towel and a basin of water. And also get me some chocolates.” Bai Rong instructed another stewardess.
“Doctor! Doctor, the pain! It’s so painful!” The pregnant lady shrieked anxiously.
Bai Rong sat beside and comforted the anxious lady. “This is your first time, that’s why you’re feeling worried. In fact, even if you’re in the hospital, you’ll also be lying like this now. Your family will be right beside you as you feel the baby struggling to come out of you. At this moment, your family will be away to get the doctors and nurses. There’s no need to be anxious with me around.”
“Doctor, how long will the pain last? Will I faint because of the pain? I saw on TV that giving birth naturally is always very painful!” The pregnant woman was drenched in sweat as she asked worriedly.
“Giving birth is definitely painful, but most importantly you need to face it with the right mindset. In fact, there are many people who prefer to give birth at home. They will invite the doctor to their home and get ready a tub of warm water. The pregnant woman will then lie inside the filled tub to lessen the pain.” Bai Rong explained with a smile, her expression totally relaxed.
The pregnant lady slowly relaxed once again.
“I’ve heard of such a story before. There was a baby who caused his mother so much pain when she gave birth to him, but then he was born with extraordinary strength and could even use a pair of scissors on his own. That’s why many people said the more painful the labor is, the more filial and successful is the child.” Bai Rong comforted the lady.
“Really? Thank you, doctor. I feel much better now.” The pregnant lady finally calmed down.
“Did you check whether the baby’s a boy or a girl?” Bai Rong tried to distract her.
Bai Rong cut off the umbilical cord professionally and tied it up neatly before pulling out the placenta from the woman and placed it aside. Then, she continued to take care of the tired mother.
The baby boy’s cries filled the room. He had black hair and reddish skin. His features could not be seen clearly yet as his eyes were closed. His slightly compressed head was slowly recovering to its normal shape.
“Don’t move around yet. Let me settle the baby as you rest. I’ll be back with him soon.” Bai Rong instructed softly.
“Thank you, doctor.” The pregnant lady replied gratefully.
Bai Rong gave a light nod and left. She carried the baby with her and opened the door, only to see Gu Mingchen standing outside, his eyes boring into her.
“Chief, please help me to fill the basin with warm water.” Bai Rong ordered in a formal tone.
Gu Mingchen complied and filled the basin.
After testing the temperature, the doctor placed the baby inside.
The initially crying baby was suddenly quiet upon coming in contact with the water, like he had just fallen asleep.
Bai Rong continued to wash the baby boy endearingly.
“You left the prosecutor’s office, right?” Gu Mingchen asked. “I asked around about you.”
Bai Rong carried the baby and wrapped him in the towel without sparing a glance at Gu Mingchen. “We won’t stay put in one place forever in life. I want to go around and explore the world more thoroughly.”
“You look much better now. You didn’t look that good when we met 3 years ago.” Gu Mingchen stared at her with his brooding gaze.
Bai Rong smiled wordlessly and turned around with the baby. The man grabbed her arm instead, making the woman turn to meet his dark eyes…
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