The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law

Cuiya was almost in tears from frustration and said, "Who says you shouldn’t push during childbirth? Doctor Gu, I really trust your medical skills, but... but I’ve never seen anything like this. Isn’t childbirth about continually pushing? That’s what all the midwives say."

Gu Youyou had no choice but to educate Cuiya, "Their method is incorrect, it’s pointless to exert force before the right time. If the birth is fast, then it does not matter. But if it’s slow, and you use up all your strength too early, you will have none left when you truly need it, and then both the mother and the baby will be at risk."

Cuiya seemed to half understand, and now with no midwives around, she could only listen to Gu Youyou.

"Hey, Xiang Chun, quickly give Miss Du her ginseng soup."

"Alright, coming right up."

Xiang Chun hurriedly brought the perfectly warmed ginseng soup to Miss Du.

Miss Du, drenched in sweat, took advantage of a momentary lapse in her pain to drink the soup, and then asked, "How much longer will I need to give birth?"

Gu Youyou replied, "It’s hard to say, you should be mentally prepared. It could be very quick, or it could last three days and three nights. Judging by your situation, it doesn’t look like it will be quick, so don’t be anxious. Childbirth can’t be hurried!"