Amniotic fluid was the fluid that filled the amniotic cavity.
Amniotic fluid helped the fetus develop. With a certain volume of amniotic fluid in the uterine cavity, it provided a larger range of movement. The fetus could do appropriate breathing exercises and limb movements, stretch its body, and prevent joint fixation, limb deformities, and fetal limb adhesion.
Amniotic fluid could also maintain a constant intrauterine temperature, aid in the fluid balance of the fetus, cushion external pressure, and perform a series of functions during labor.
When there was too much amniotic fluid, it would cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and tachycardia. It would also cause the fetus to move around in the uterus, resulting in problems such as misalignment of the fetus.
When there was too little amniotic fluid, it would greatly increase the risk of congenital malformations, especially those of the urinary system.
Without amniotic fluid, the fetus would not be able to develop and be born normally, and the pregnant woman would not be able to complete her pregnancy.
But … why was it called amniotic fluid?
Why was the amniotic cavity called amniotic cavity?
This was because amniotic membrane was translated from English. The English word 'Amnion' was derived from the Greek word 'Amnos', meaning 'lamb'. Due to the fact that lambs were born with a layer of fetal membrane, the term was derived from this.
But why would the ancient Greeks associate the amniotic membrane of a pregnant woman with a lamb?
A strange, hoarse sound echoed inside the delivery room. The veins on the face of the pregnant woman who was lying on the bed were popping. The pain of childbirth was already the limit of human pain, and now it was multiplied. The woman was in so much pain that she almost lost her mind. Her heart was racing, and her blood pressure was soaring.
The anesthesiologist next to her looked at the monitor anxiously. Everyone with medical knowledge knew that the woman was standing on the edge of life and death.
"Increase the power of darkness!" Zhang Haolin hurriedly communicated with the command central. "The woman is reaching her limit. Should we stop the Carlop midwifery?"
Before the screen at Eastern State, Gu Jun's face was covered in sweat. He was the commander of this operation. After all, he was the most familiar with the medical technology of the foreign people.
If he had to make a choice between the pregnant woman and the baby …
Gu Jun almost said the word 'stop'. His heart wrenched with pain.
This was a difficult choice, a choice that should not exist.
"Wait!" Chen Miaojuan heard what Zhang Haolin said. She had learned about these emergency plans before she gave birth, but she was unwilling to give up. Her experience also told her that it was not the time to give up. There was still a chance because this pregnant woman was tenacious enough.
After Chen Miaojuan shouted, she called the pregnant woman's name, "Liang Min, Liang Min!" As he continued performing the midwifery, his left hand nimbly squeezed the baby's nose from the base of the baby's nose to the baby's chin, squeezing out the mucus and amniotic fluid in the baby's mouth and nose.
Normal amniotic fluid was a colorless, transparent, alkaline liquid. However, this was the first time Chen Miaojuan had seen liquid being squeezed out of the baby's mouth and nose.
This was also the first time she had seen something like this since she had delivered ten abnormal babies.
This stunned her, and her left hand almost broke the operating requirements of the Carlop Midwifery Technique.
She was not the only one. The anesthesiologist, midwife, and nurses next to her were also stunned. The experienced scrub nurse finally could not endure the agitation in her mind. Before she vomited because of the strong dizziness and nausea, she hurriedly ran away from the delivery bed.
The mucus and amniotic fluid were a strange shade of black. They were slightly viscous and gave off a strange smell.
The Phecda medical team in the delivery room was instantly alerted. The ink looked similar to the black goat cub's but the color was not as thick and it was not dark green.
Gu Jun was also startled. The reward for Carlop Midwifery Technique did not mention this.
This was the first time something like this had happened. None of the abnormal babies in the past had this symptom. This had to be related to the Carlop Midwifery Technique. The black goat cub was furious. Could this be the effect of the midwifery technique?
Like detoxification, the connection between the baby's body and the other womb was expelled …
Or was this revenge from the black goat cub? A new abnormal baby? A new lesion?
'Do not touch that amniotic fluid!' As the thought flashed through his mind, he warned, 'Avoid direct skin contact, do not get splashed by it!'
They had no idea whether this kind of abnormal amniotic fluid could also cause a mutation in the human body.
To ensure her hands were agile enough to complete the midwifery, Chen Miaojuan only wore a level 3 protective suit. Even though it could keep the fluid away, there was still danger.
At that moment, perhaps the safest solution was to have Chen Miaojuan's team stop and move to the side. The Phecda team would quickly change into protective suits and take over.
But that would also mean that this Carlop Midwifery Technique would be a failure.
"Quiet down, let me finish this midwifery!"
Chen Miaojuan yelled at the Phecda members who came forward to ask about the baby to back off. In the delivery room, she was the expert. The black amniotic fluid was still amniotic fluid. The fatal problems during labor did not appear … and the fetal head looked perfectly normal as well …
At the same time, she assisted with the external rotation of the fetal head until the shoulder diameter of the fetus matched the diameter of the pelvic opening.
"Liang Min, hold on for a little longer. The fetal head is already out. It's almost ready. For yourself, for your child! Hold on for a little longer! "
"Ah …" Suddenly, the pregnant woman groaned. Even though her heart rate and blood pressure did not drop, there was light in her eyes.
Beside the bed, her husband gripped her hands tightly. "You can do it, honey …"
At Eastern State, when Gu Jun saw this change, he instantly turned to the delivery room. "Listen to Manager Chen, let her make the decision!" He was not there and he was not an expert, so he had no reason to stop Manager Chen's effort. Furthermore, he had a feeling the black goat was not winning yet.
While the midwifery continued, the Phecda midwives went to change into protective suits just in case.
At this crucial moment, Chen Miaojuan could not care less. Even if she was only wearing a normal surgical gown, she could not care less.
Her right hand protected the pregnant woman while her left hand pressed down on the neck of the fetus. When the front shoulder of the fetus came out from under the pubic arch, she held the neck of the fetus and slowly pushed out the back shoulder. After the baby's shoulders came out, her right hand relaxed. Then she used both hands to assist the fetal body and the lower limbs in the lateral position.
These steps were completed quite smoothly.
The baby that came out was a boy, there were no congenital abnormalities.
However, the crowd's heart did not relax. Gu Jun watched on silently.
With the help of the midwife, Chen Miaojuan used the suction tube to clean up the baby's respiratory tract. The mucus and amniotic fluid that came out were blobs of black filth.
After confirming that it had been sucked clean, it was time to gently pat the newborn's butt or soles to stimulate the newborn to cry loudly.
The bloody and wrinkled baby was still quiet and did not make a sound, causing his parents and the surrounding medical staff to be worried.
Chen Miaojuan made up her mind and used her left hand to slap the baby's bum.
The next few seconds felt like an eternity to the people inside and outside the delivery room. It was as if time had stopped.
Suddenly, a sharp and piercing sound shattered the silence, like a ray of sunlight piercing through the dark clouds.
"Wa wa, wa wa …" The baby opened its mouth to cry. It was held up tightly by Chen Miaojuan.
There was no abnormality, no abnormal baby.
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