In the room, Líli lay on the bed, gripping Diogo's hand tightly as another contraction passed, causing her discomfort. Diogo stroked her face, attempting to exude calmness, though he felt more nervous than she did.
"It's easing up," Lili reassured after a long sigh.
"Love, are you sure you don't want to have a cesarean section? It would be quicker and less painful," Diogo suggested to Lili.
"No, love, I prefer to try a natural birth. It's safer for me and our son, and the recovery is faster too," Lili responded.
"It's alright. I'll be right by your side," Diogo assured her, kissing her lips and forehead.
In the late afternoon, Líli stayed in the room as the contractions became more frequent, occurring every ten minutes. The obstetrician arrived for the third digital examination of the
