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Chapter 332: Zhou Chenglei's Good Fortune
Chapter 332: Zhou Chenglei's Good Fortune
Doctor Gao understood Jiang Xia's concerns. In the past, people gave birth freely, but how many of those children were actually raised? Especially in impoverished families, where food was scarce, babies born to pregnant women were often frail and difficult to raise.
Now, things are gradually improving. The broken land is being restored, and there is much to be done. Everyone's lives are becoming less arduous, and they will only get better with time.
Doctor Gao thought back to her siblings from her childhood and blinked:
"Triplets are bound to be much smaller than single births, so you must pay extra attention to your diet. If possible, try to eat more nutritious foods like meat, eggs, fish, and milk. Ensure the children receive adequate nutrition, and don't forget fruits and vegetables as well. Since you're eating for four now, you should compensate accordingly. Also, try to avoid exhaustion during the first three months, and refrain from heavy labor. Get plenty of rest, especially now that winter is here, and there's less farm work to be done. Take this opportunity to relax and get some sun when you can..."
Doctor Gao carefully instructed her, without mentioning the need to avoid overeating to prevent a difficult birth due to a large fetus. She also didn't advise the pregnant woman to stay active, as it would facilitate an easier delivery.
In this era, pregnant women, especially those in rural areas, would work tirelessly even with a prominent belly. They would still go to the fields to earn work points, fetch water, water the crops, do laundry, cook, and farm.
Some women would go into labor while transplanting rice seedlings or harvesting rice in the fields.
Many women gave birth at home with the help of midwives instead of going to the hospital.
Doctor Gao added another reminder: "When the time comes, you must go to the hospital to give birth. Don't even think about giving birth at home with a midwife!"
Zhou Chenglei nodded. He planned to stay in the city when Jiang Xia's pregnancy advanced.
How could he dare to give birth at home? He didn't even trust the town health clinic.
"Doctor Gao, please help Xiaxia with the delivery when the time comes. I don't trust anyone else."
Doctor Gao readily agreed: "Alright, then bring your wife to me regularly so I can monitor the child and your condition."
"Okay."
Doctor Gao looked at Zhou Chenglei sternly: "You must not engage in intimate activities, especially during the first three months. As the pregnancy progresses, it becomes even more critical to avoid it. Be careful!"
He had come to her for tools, questioning the quality of her tools and asking where he could find better ones. She felt the need to caution him, suspecting his excessive vigor.
Jiang Xia's face flushed slightly.
Zhou Chenglei nodded expressionlessly.
He had never considered engaging in such activities during Jiang Xia's pregnancy.
He couldn't help but feel passionate about Jiang Xia.
He feared that if he became too engrossed, a single careless move could harm her and the child.
Therefore, he would never consider being intimate with Jiang Xia while she was pregnant.
He hadn't thought about the possibility of multiple births before, and now his mind was filled with worries, making it even less likely.
Jiang Xia, thinking of Zhou Chenglei's ear problem, asked: "Doctor Gao, can Ah Lei's right ear be cured? Will it affect the left ear?"
In Doctor Gao's understanding, it was basically impossible! If there was a chance, why would they have allowed him to retire? But most patients and their families didn't like hearing the truth.
As for whether it would affect the other ear...
"Sit down, and I'll check your pulse."
Jiang Xia stood up and asked Zhou Chenglei to sit.
Zhou Chenglei helped her sit down gently.
Doctor Gao took Zhou Chenglei's pulse and understood why it was a triplet pregnancy.
"You have a great figure and still exercise regularly?"
"Mhm."
Doctor Gao couldn't help but add: "Be careful, and absolutely no intimate activities for the next two months!"
Jiang Xia: "..."
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
"As for the ear, with my medical skills, there's no way to cure it. It's possible that it will gradually affect the hearing in the other ear as well. Moreover, as we age, our bodies deteriorate, and our bodily functions decline. So, when you're older, you might go deaf."
Elderly people might experience some hearing loss, but in your case, it could be more severe."
Jiang Xia felt relieved upon hearing this. At least when Zhou Chenglei gets older, he'll have hearing aids.
She wasn't sure if he had them now, but since it wasn't necessary yet, she didn't ask.
"I'll prescribe some medicine for you to take regularly. Even though your body is robust, you don't need to take too much. One dose a month is enough. It will help with your hearing and eyesight, and also help reduce your internal heat."
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
Jiang Xia: "..."
As Doctor Gao wrote the prescription, she said, "That student of mine, Zeng Yuan, is studying abroad, specializing in researching issues like yours. You can consult her and ask her to look into your condition."
That student has been researching day and night, but who knows if she'll make any breakthroughs.
Zhou Chenglei refused, "Just prescribe the medicine, please."
After Doctor Gao finished writing the prescription, Zhou Chenglei asked Jiang Xia to wait for him in Doctor Gao's office while he went to get the medicine, and then he would come back for her.
Jiang Xia asked again about what she should eat more of to benefit the fetus.
Doctor Gao: "Maintain a normal diet, eat whatever you feel like eating. Your body is in better shape than before, with a balanced Yin and Yang, neither too hot nor too cold. If you have an appetite, it's best to eat a little of everything, just avoid overeating. Moderation is key, and especially avoid excessive consumption of cooling or blood-activating foods."
Each pregnant woman's physical condition is different; some can't tolerate eating watermelon, while others can eat it daily without issues.
In Jiang Xia's case, Doctor Gao believed that a balanced diet with a little of everything, without any specific restrictions, was best to maintain the Yin-Yang balance and avoid excessive heat or cold.
Doctor Gao glanced at Jiang Xia's complexion, which was fair with a hint of pink, and her skin looked tender.
One's emotional state can affect their physical health.
This woman's mental state must be good, and her temperament is probably pleasant.
That Zhou Chenglei is so lucky.
Jiang Xia asked, "Is my pregnancy stable now? Will it affect my daily chores and work?"
"It won't affect you, just be careful not to overexert yourself."
...
After leaving Doctor Gao's office, Zhou Chenglei was gently holding Jiang Xia's hand.
Jiang Xia couldn't help but laugh at his overprotectiveness.
Someone who didn't know better might think she was already in her final trimester.
In reality, there were only three tiny pearls in her belly, and even with the current ultrasound technology, they were barely visible. Her stomach was still flat, and there was no noticeable difference from usual.
"You don't need to be nervous. Didn't Doctor Gao say that the fetus is stable? You're making me nervous! I can walk on my own, no need to hold my hand." Jiang Xia pulled her hand away from his.
People passing by couldn't help but look at them.
The two of them walking together were already eye-catching, and now they were drawing even more attention.
Zhou Chenglei tried to relax, knowing he shouldn't affect Jiang Xia.
He switched to holding her hand, trying to adjust to this sudden and delightful surprise.
"Are you hungry? Is there anything you feel like eating?"
Jiang Xia: "I feel like eating strawberries."
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
Fortunately, before leaving, he had washed and brought some strawberries with him, just in case she craved them.
In a certain office, Zeng Yuan saw the two of them passing by the office door.
Zeng Yuan's eyes were still slightly red.
Zhou Chenglei had never spoken so much to her before.
In the past, she had treated his injuries countless times, and whenever she asked him questions, his answers were always brief, like "a little" or "not painful." He rarely spoke more than five words at a time.
Today, he had spoken more than he ever had before, but each word felt like a knife, and every sentence cut to the bone! If she hadn't been unable to control her emotions and wanted to help cure his hearing, she would have returned to the capital and quit!
Zeng Yuan took a moment to compose herself, stood up, and headed towards Doctor Gao's office...
After leaving Doctor Gao's office, Zeng Yuan felt like she had lost her soul. Doctor Gao's cheerful words kept echoing in her mind: "Zhou Chenglei's wife is pregnant, and she might be carrying triplets. He brought her here for a check-up."
Could it be that she got pregnant so quickly?
Recently, she had been seeing many videos of triplets, and they seemed so adorable.
Would it be too much?
(End of Chapter)
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