Chapter 1680: Chapter 1618: Signs of Miscarriage
The words of the two midwives made the faces of Madam Zhou and Purple Jade change simultaneously. Realizing their mistake, the midwives hurriedly tried to remedy the situation.
"But thatās extremely rare. Madam is a blessed person, and this child is considerate of her mother. It will certainly be born smoothly," Midwife Ma said, clapping her hands.
"Exactly,"
Purple Jade said, "You are all experienced. My Madam entrusts you with her care!" Seeing Madam Zhouās face looking grim, she comforted her, "Donāt worry, Madam. The young lady will return soon and will surely arrive in time for the young masterās birth."
Madam Zhouās lips moved; she nodded with a smile.
"If Madam can still manage, perhaps you should walk around outside more. Isnāt it said that frequent movement makes childbirth easier?" Purple Jade suggested, seeing her looking listless.
Madam Zhou hesitated.
Purple Jade looked at the two midwives, who quickly agreed, "The young lady is right; being too delicate is unfavorable for childbirth. If Madam can endure the pain, moving more is appropriate."
Madam Zhou knew this, yet her current condition was unclear, unlike before, and this was an early labor. She dared not move recklessly, fearing any incidents would lead to regret.
"Iām a bit tired; Iāll rest for a while," Madam Zhou thought it over but was still too cautious to walk around outside.
"Then Iāll chat with Madam," Purple Jade said, dismissing the two midwives and staying to converse with Qiu Xiang on either side of her.
Remembering Hua Wushuang, who hadnāt left the home yet, she said, "Let me press the acupoints on Madamās feet to relieve the swelling and pain."
Saying this, she lifted a corner of the blanket, removed Madam Zhouās right sock, her gaze catching sight of two red moles on her foot, causing her heart to skip a beat. Her face, however, revealed nothing as she gently pressed the acupoints.
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Madam Zhouās childbirth experience indeed proved the midwifeās words right. Since moving into the birthing room, the intermittent pain persisted until the next evening without intensifying, and her cervix did not dilate.
If not for Madam Zhou feeling the pressure pain, it might not even seem like childbirth.
Hua Wushuang, who had been waiting anxiously without leaving, began to feel restless too. She even sought out a renowned old imperial physician specializing in womenās health to diagnose Madam Zhou, whose presumption left Purple Jade feeling rather helpless but grateful.
After all, she was anxious too.
The longer Old Imperial Physician Xu took to feel the pulse and the more questions he asked, the higher Purple Jadeās anxiety rose, never settling.
"Imperial Physician Xu, I carried this child easily, but Iām getting older. During six or seven months of pregnancy, my trip to Changan was also tiring, and Iām afraid I havenāt nurtured the fetus well. Is my child in my womb still healthy?" Madam Zhou couldnāt help but ask.
After two days of intermittent pain, her complexion turned ashen and wearied, making her seem older.
"Even with age, your health is well-conditioned. The fetus will stabilize well. I observe your physical condition and pulse; have you been treated by a renowned physician?" Old Imperial Physician Xu asked.
Purple Jade responded for Madam Zhou, "Senior Imperial Physician, the Ghost Doctor, who treated the Crown Prince before, has helped my Madam maintain her health."
"Thatās it," Old Imperial Physician Xu stroked his beard. "With proper care, the fetus naturally will grow to full term. Your pulse is, however, stagnant, lacking the slippery pulse, which suggests you are not yet in labor; hence the cervix remains closed. As for the spotting and pressure pain, itās the sign of a threatened miscarriage."