*Bren*
"You can press now". The doctor says with a smile, as she is placed between Dahlia's legs in the stirrups.
I have quickly scrubbed my hands and arms with disinfectant soap, and now I am holding her hand, watching as she grinds her teeth and pushes with all she has.
"Good, very good". The doctor says. "Hold back just a bit my dear, no need to rush and push her out in one go, you just risk ripping yourself".
It takes me a second to realise what she is talking about and I suddenly feel faint. Okay I have a whole new respect for women. If we men had to go through this, no one would have more than one kid.
"And now breathe through the break, gasp... the burning is the head being almost out". The doctor says. "Next contraction and we'll have the head out. You are doing brilliant".
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