The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

"Sister-in-law Wen, I'm entrusting my daughter-in-law to you."

Mrs. Zhao, Zhou, went into the inner room and said to the midwife, "You were the one who gave birth to my eldest daughter-in-law, and you're the one who's helping my younger daughter-in-law this time too."

"Don't worry, Mrs. Zhao. You've checked, the Third Young Mistress's baby is in the right position, not too big or too small, she will definitely have a smooth delivery."

Sister-in-law Wen was invited by Zhou from Changzhou. She was a very famous midwife who could even change the position of the fetus while it was still in the womb.

She touched Chunnuan's belly and said that if the baby was in the correct position, then there really was no problem.

Chunnuan didn't overeat or drink during her entire pregnancy. She maintained a moderate level of physical activity, wandering around the fields and villages every day. She was in a good mood and in good health.

When the midwife said there was no problem, I felt relieved.

Yes, she had secretly gone to help in an emergency when she was in the capital, but she never actually did it.

During this pregnancy, she wrote down every single reaction in detail and even taught it to several of her disciples.

She had even considered having some of her disciples come and observe her giving birth, but unexpectedly, she went into labor as soon as she returned from the manor.

It's too late to call them now.

I guess I'll have to wait until next time. Next time I'll be in charge, I'll let them learn.

"What would Nuannuan like to eat?"

Zhou was very considerate.

I don't want to eat right now.

After the midwife checked the baby's position, Chunnuan sat up and said, "I want to move around a bit."

"Warm..."

Zhou was surprised that her daughter-in-law was so strong; if it were anyone else, they would have been crying and screaming in pain.

But can you walk around?
"The young mistress's cervix is ​​only dilated to two fingers. If she can keep walking around, it will be more conducive to childbirth."

Midwife Wen was also surprised. She had delivered hundreds of babies, and this was the first woman who had ever asked to get out of bed and walk around after her cervix had dilated.

"Then we have to be careful." Zhou was very nervous: "Baizhi, you guys help her up."

"I'll help you up."

Zhao Minghua had been in the outer room, but when he saw Chunnuan say she wanted to move around, he immediately came in.

He doesn't trust anyone to help him.

"How's it going? Does it hurt?"

Zhao Minghua was very worried when he saw that Chun Nuan's face was a little pale.

"Fortunately."

When it hurts, it really hurts, so much so that she gasps for breath.

After recovering a bit, things became a little easier, all of which was within Chunnu's expectations.

Spring warmth recalls a medical book that records: When a woman is fully pregnant for ten months, her yin and yang energies are sufficient. Suddenly, she experiences sharp pains in her lower back and abdomen. In succession, the fetus sinks, reaching the navel and abdomen, where the pain becomes extremely severe, even causing heavy pain in the lower back. Her anus protrudes, followed by the rupture of the amniotic sac and bleeding...

What you learn from books is never enough; you must put it into practice to truly understand it.

This time, Chunnuan finally experienced the hardships of being a mother.

I'm increasingly convinced that all mothers in the world are amazing.

During the ten months of pregnancy, you have to endure all kinds of discomforts, from morning sickness and loss of appetite to cravings for a particular food; to frequent and urgent urination, backaches, leg cramps, and then the difficulty of walking and turning over in bed as the pregnancy progresses...

Now we've passed the production hurdle.

When a woman gives birth, the child is born while the mother dies; some are born to drink chicken soup, while others are born to meet the King of Hell.

As spring warms up, I still hope to be one of those who gets to drink chicken soup.

"Nuan Nuan, you've suffered so much. You've given birth to this one, so you won't have any more."

Spring is here... This man is just being quick-witted.

We don't know yet whether it's a boy or a girl.

According to the world's views, men are not satisfied until they have a son. Many women have given birth to daughters and have not been able to give birth to sons, so men take concubines to have sons. In their eyes, the more sons the better.

Chunnuan was a little confused by Zhao Minghua's statement that he wouldn't have children without even knowing who they were.

Let's just assume he misspoke.

Well, subconsciously, Chunnuan still wanted a son; having both a son and a daughter would be ideal. She didn't think childbirth was a painful experience.

For a woman, getting married and having children is also a life experience, a kind of experience.

A life is not complete without marriage and children.

“Nuan Nuan, I’m telling the truth. I’ve already asked Dr. Chen. There’s a medicine that can prevent you from having children.”

Chunnuan rolled her eyes when she heard this.

This person is so unreliable.

Why ask Dr. Chen about this? Aren't you ashamed or embarrassed?

Of course there are sterilization drugs available; she knows that.

Like those women in brothels, the madams are utterly depraved; they'll drug the girls on their first time.

That's a potent drug that will cause great harm to a woman's body.

Zhao Minghua actually wanted her to take this kind of medicine, and the thought of it made her so angry that her stomach hurt.

"Ouch..." That really hurts!

Chunnuan believes that the pain wasn't from childbirth, but from being angry.

"See, Nuannuan, I knew it! I'll go find Doctor Chen to prescribe medicine for me. Once I take it, you won't suffer anymore."

Spring is in the air...

"What did you say? You're taking medicine?"

"Yes, Dr. Chen said he has prescribed this medicine before, and it really works."

Spring warmth brings only a sigh.

"Don't do this yet, wait until I give birth."

If she gives birth to a daughter and Zhao Minghua actually takes the medication, her in-laws will probably have a lot of complaints.

"I don't want you to suffer in the future."

Spring is here... This person is just impulsive.

"Stop yelling. Listen to me. Don't take any medicine without consulting me. I'm a doctor myself. Do I need to ask someone else how to take medicine?"

Zhao Minghua... Nuannuan is angry, how do I coax her?
"Ouch..." It hurts again, I can't take it anymore, Chunnuan asked him to help her back into the house.

Just then, Madam Xu arrived.

"Warm..."

Both of them were extremely anxious. "How is it? Wasn't there still some time left? Why are you suddenly saying you're going to give birth?"

“Aunt, Mother, it’s alright. Maybe the little one just wanted to come out early.” Chunnuan felt much more at ease seeing them. “Aunt, Mother, I’m fine. My mother-in-law hired Aunt Wen, the best midwife in Changzhou, to help me. Everything will be alright. Don’t worry.”

"Nuan Nuan..." Madam Xu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Time flies so fast. I was the first person to hold you when you were born. Now, you're going to be a mother. Nuan Nuan, your aunt is sitting here waiting for you. When your child is born, your aunt will be the first person to hold him, okay?"

"it is good."

Chunnuan nodded and said, "Auntie is a blessed person. It is my child's good fortune to be the first person Auntie holds."

"Nuan Nuan, lie down and rest well. You need to be strong to give birth." Madam Xu quickly added, "You need to eat well so you have the strength to give birth."

"What would Nuan Nuan like to eat? Everything is prepared in the kitchen."

"Bring me some food if you have any, I'm really hungry."

Hmm, a full stomach makes me feel ready for battle.

No one can help me in this battle; I can only rely on myself.

Zhou immediately arranged for someone to serve Chunnuan stewed soup and pastries.

Springtime brings warmth, so I don't hold back and eat heartily while I'm not in pain.

If it hurts, take a break.

After eating, she felt her stomach hurt even more.

For a moment, she couldn't tell if the baby was about to come out or if she had just eaten too much. (End of Chapter)