It felt like forever since they last saw each other.
The flight attendant repeated the announcement but no doctors came forth.
Elsa Milton became even more anxious.
Stella Grace squatted in front of the pregnant woman and asked, “Do you remember when was the last time you did an ultrasound?”
Jasper Milton looked at her in surprise. “Is it really you?”
Stella looked at him, “I was an obstetrician in A City four years ago. Don’t worry, I will make sure both the mother and the baby will be safe.”
Stella directed her words at Elsa to calm her down. This was to ensure the delivery to go smoother.
Sure enough, Elsa slowly calmed down.
“I did an ultrasound a week ago. The fetus looked fine, and its position was appropriate for delivery. The umbilical cord was not wrapped around the fetus. The doctor suggested I go for natural birth,” Elsa said.
“Is this your first or second delivery?” she asked calmly.
“It’s my sister’s first time giving birth. Her husband is an American and he is on a business trip, so I’m bringing her back to my place,” Jasper explained.
Stella glanced at Jasper.
She didn’t recall him mentioning that he had a sister.
Could she be his cousin?
“Her water already broke. The level of pain and duration of contractions varies according to her health condition. It’s still considered normal if she gives birth within the next 24 hours. Please put her on the bed now,” Stella instructed, tapping into her rusty skills.
Jasper helped Elsa into a chair.
They reclined the seat to be as flat as possible.
“Chief, could you please get two female flight attendants in here. You may also go to my seat in C1 to rest if you wish.” Stella said coldly.
Jasper glanced at her and went out.
After a while, two flight attendants entered the room.
“Do you have any anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, scalpel or any similar equipment?” Stella asked the flight attendants.
“Yes, I’ll go and get them now,” one of the flight attendants answered and left the room to gather the necessaries.
“Please get me a clean blanket that has been sterilized and prepare a basin for me. Also, get me some chocolate,” Stella said to the other flight attendant
Elsa became agitated. “Doctor, doctor, I’m in pain.”
Stella sat next to her and said gently, “It’s your first delivery. It’s normal for you to feel anxious. In fact, even if you are in the hospital now, the only thing you could do now is to lie down on the bed and relax.”
Your family will take care of you. And you can feel that the baby is trying to get out. At this time, your family will call for the doctors and nurses, so you don’t have to be nervous. You’re doing just fine.”
Elsa was sweating profusely. “Doctor, how long will the pain last? I won’t faint because of the pain, will I? I saw it on TV, it seemed that giving birth is a very painful process,” she asked nervously.
“It’s painful to deliver a baby. However, we have to stay positive. There are people who give birth at home. They will ask a doctor to come to their house. The mother will be sitting in a bathtub filled with warm water to relieve some of the pain,” Stella said soothingly.
Elsa gradually relaxed.
“There is an interesting myth. They say if the baby brings more pain to the mother, the baby will be smarter and stronger and more successful in the future,” Stella comforted.
Elsa calmed down. “Really? Thank you, doctor. I feel much better.”
Stella tried to distract her. “Do you know whether it is a baby boy or a baby girl?”
A sweet smile appeared on the Elsa’s face. “It’s a baby boy.”
“I heard that mixed-blood babies are very good-looking. The baby will be very beautiful. Who do you wish the baby resembles?” Stella asked with a smile.
“I hope he looks like my brother. My brother is handsome,” Elsa said with a smile.
“It’s highly possible that the baby will look slightly like his uncle as they share the same genes.”
“Doctor, you are so kind. You are the most patient doctor I have ever seen,” Elsa complimented.
The flight attendant came over and handed Stella the emergency first-aid kit.
There were scalpels, anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers and blood clotting agents.
Another flight attendant placed a basin, a blanket, and a large bag of chocolate next to Stella.
Stella passed a bar of chocolate to the pregnant woman and said, ” It requires a lot of energy to give birth to a baby. Have some chocolate to replenish your stamina.”
“Thank you, doctor. Have you had a baby before?”
Stella smiled tightly, “Yup but I was afraid of leaving a record at that time, so I gave birth to it in a rental house alone.”
“That’s amazing!” Elsa said admiringly, her trust in Stella reinforced.
Elsa took a bite of the chocolate and said, “Oh no, doctor, my belly hurts so much. It hurts. It feels like something is coming out.”
“Let me take a look.” Stella cut Elsa’s pants. There was blood, and a wet black thing that looked like hair at her vagina. “The baby is coming out soon, so you need to push it really hard, okay? I’ll help you.”
“Ah…”
Elsa screamed out in pain. Even though the room was soundproof, Jasper could still hear her scream. He fidgeted worriedly while waiting outside the room.
The process was quite smooth, it took around half an hour for the baby to be delivered.
Stella neatly cut the umbilical cord, picked up the baby properly, and put him aside.
Stella took care of the after-delivery procedures carefully.
The baby boy cried loudly.
The baby’s hair was black and his skin was flushed with a healthy glow. His facial features were not that visible yet. The baby’s head was very soft when he was delivered, and it was slowly returning to a normal shape.
“Lie down and don’t move. I’ll deal with the baby first. Take a rest. I’ll come over later,” Stella instructed softly.
“Thank you, doctor,” Elsa said gratefully.
Stella nodded distantly.
She opened the door with the child in her arms.
Jasper was standing outside the door and he looked at her intently.
“Please come and help me, Chief. Please put some warm water into the basin,” Stella instructed in a professional way.
Jasper did as she asked.
Stella tested the temperature of the water and put the baby in.
The baby was crying. After she put the baby in the water, he slowly calmed down and fall asleep.
Stella gently cleaned the baby.
“You left the Inspection Institute, didn’t you?” Jasper asked. “I asked around about you.”
Stella picked up the baby and wrapped him with the clean blanket. Without looking at Jasper, she replied, “People will only learn new things through different exposure and experiences in life. I want to explore the world.”
Jasper looked at her seriously. “You look much better than the last time I saw you.”
Stella smiled but didn’t say anything. She turned around with the baby in her arms.
Jasper held her arm.
Stella looked into his deep eyes.