The fax machine beside Chloe suddenly rang, its shrill beeping breaking the silence of the room.

Chloe’s eyes flickered with curiosity as she stood up and approached the machine.

With her hand resting on it, her gaze fixed on the paper that lay quietly there, she hesitated for a moment, but

eventually picked it up.

The paper listed advice for expectant mothers, common worries intermingled with old wives’ tales. Chloe skimmed

through them, each point resonating with a mix of truth and superstition: “b2

1. Avoid Fear: Many women harbor a fear of childbirth, which can affect their eating and sleeping habits, and even

hinder their body’s natural stress responses, delaying the onset of labor.

2. Avoid Impatience: Some expectant mothers grow anxious for labor to begin, especially as their due date

approaches. They fail to understand that there’s a window of time around the due date when labor can naturally

begin.

3. Avoid Carelessness: Some women take their pregnancy too lightly, finding themselves ill-prepared when labor

starts, leading to panic and mistakes.

4. Avoid Exhaustion: Both physical and mental fatigue should be avoided during pregnancy. It’s important to reduce

activity and ensure adequate rest.

5. Avoid Laziness: Some women, fearing miscarriage or premature birth, become overly sedentary. This can lead to

a more difficult delivery.

6. Avoid Worry: Negative emotions can impact the smooth progress of childbirth.

7. Avoid Loneliness: Expectant mothers often feel nervous before delivery and crave encouragement and support,

especially from their partners.

8. Avoid Hunger: Given the physical demands of childbirth, it’s crucial for them to eat well before labor to maintain

their strength.

9. Avoid Travel: It’s best to avoid long trips, especially by car or boat. Because various conditions are restricted

during the journey, experiencing difficult childbirth is a dangerous situation that may jeopardize the safety of both

mother and child.

10. Avoid Medication: Childbirth is a natural process, and usually, medication isn’t needed. Misusing drugs or

resorting to induction without medical advice can have severe consequences.”

Chloe read through the list meticulously, a heartfelt smile spreading across her face as she bit her right index

finger. She knew this was how it would be. She was aware of the fears and concerns that could plague an expectant

mother, and she was doing her best to avoid them, but even with all her preparation, she couldn’t be completely

indifferent.

the topic, Chloe had

had mentioned her concerns to him in

came out of the bathroom, his words

had earlier, Chloe couldn’t help but smirk. It seemed he was even more

machine, she had just turned

appeared in the doorway.

in a bit. Why don’t you rest a little

with a soft laugh, “I’ve been resting

over her legs, which were swollen and sore

concern lacing

arm through his, “Looks like you’ll

good leg massage later.”

lips curved into a gentle smile, “I’ll help you

“Okay.”

suddenly asked, “Do you want to know more

friend’s delivery?”

paused, “What

service, documenting everything from before entering the

the moment

him with surprise, not expecting him to be aware

gently. “If you’re interested, I

raised an eyebrow, “Wouldn’t we need

it to her,”

might agree, but the tricky part might be convincing

“Do you really think

expectant mother’s wishes were paramount. If Rose

no choice

thought of this all by

together, “Do you want it or

talk to Rose

simple “Hmm,” Damon

the idea to Rose. Considering the

immediately without much thought.

made a

but usually, it’s up to

instead of meddling in someone else’s business? Or maybe you’ve

over the

instantly, “Do you want to keep

Just joking. No need to get all

wasting more words on the doctor, Damon got straight to the point, “Start recording from the prep

anything after she enter the delivery room before you send it

point of recording this is

sure you want that

expect me to watch another woman give birth?”

was wrong with Damon for shooting this video but editing out that

the boss. We’ll do it your

his phone and glanced

stepped down the

two days until her due date, Rose had the photographer set

date arrived

on the other hand, seemed even more stressed. He stayed with Rose every

noticeable dark circles under his eyes. He abandoned work

company’s

like a sentinel. When his Megan made

let’s not even get started

about contractions and the elasticity of the cervix

become an expert by necessity, practically feeling like

if that were only possible. But alas, it was Rose who had to do the heavy lifting in

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