Chapter 313 - 302: Another Birth, Another Update
Qin Xi’s prenatal fear did not improve with her family’s comforting, but instead worsened by December, resulting in insomnia and headaches, leaving Li Xianglu dumbfounded, unsure whether to laugh or console.
They were the first batch of university students since the beginning of the school year in 1978, starting in April, and graduating by year’s end. In November, the school had already started their graduation defenses and job arrangements.
Pregnant, Li Xianglu postponed her graduation defense to the following April, which coincidentally would be the second month after her delivery, assuming she gave birth on schedule.
Li Xianglu’s due date was around January 20th, but by late December, due to her large belly, she was forced to be admitted to the hospital.
The hospital recommended an early cesarean section as the twins were developing well but cramped in the womb, causing not only the mother discomfort but also some oxygen deprivation for the twins.
Therefore, after the examination, they scheduled the cesarean section for January 1st.
Su Yan, not confident in the current medical conditions and technology domestically, had half a month earlier arranged for an American Chinese obstetrician from Hong Kong to come over, a woman with a great reputation.
After thorough examinations, the foreign doctor actually recommended a natural birth. Li Xianglu, due to her good diet, had been taken for regular walks by Qin Xi since the fifth month, and the babies were correctly positioned, making vaginal birth feasible.
This differing diagnosis wasn’t due to any issue with the local diagnosis but reflects different medical system concepts from one country to another.
Abroad, mothers are generally encouraged to give natural birth for better recovery and it’s also better for the baby.