Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

It's said that childbirth is a level-10 pain experience.

"It hurts, but it'll be over once the baby is born," Audrey said, trying her best to comfort her.

"Maybe we should go with a C-section," Zhan Yin suggested, distressed by how much pain Haitong was in. His heart ached every time she said it hurt.

He wished he could bear the pain in her place.

"No C-section. The doctor said everything is normal, and I'm fit for a natural birth."

Haitong didn't want surgery-recovery from a C-section was slower and more taxing on the body.

She'd have to stay in the hospital for at least a week after the procedure.

Having already been admitted early to prepare for labor, she was eager to go home.

Natural births usually allowed for quicker discharge, just like Xiaojun, who was released after two or three days.

The elders also said natural birth was better.

She was determined to try for a natural delivery first; only if it didn't go well would she consider a C-section.

Bah, bah, bah—everything would go smoothly! No need for surgery!

"Let's try for a natural birth first.

child, so don't rush it. When I gave birth to your

in pain for three whole

not everyone takes that long. Some women feel pain at noon and

tried to

in pain for an entire day and night

prayed silently that her own baby wouldn't torment her and that she wouldn't have

six in

Both mother and child

stayed by her side the entire

Nan, he didn't faint during

when he came out of the delivery room, his face was as white as

Zhan Yin stepped out of the delivery room, his face was as pale as

rushed to support him. They were afraid their usually calm and capable eldest brother might

said,

sister-in-law and the baby

spoke softly, his voice still

quickly echoed, "The doctor confirmed it-both mom and baby are safe.

sit down and rest a bit. You look awful. Honestly, sister-in-law looks