Falling behind at the start, the first surgery shocked the world.

"Doctor, what's going on? Is the baby's heartbeat still normal?"

The husband turned pale with nervousness, wishing he could snatch Xia Tian's stethoscope and listen to it himself.

Fetal arrest!

These are the results of the examination so far this summer.

only……

This outcome is probably hard for the couple to accept.

He said to the two of them, "I didn't hear the fetal heartbeat, but... the diagnosis from auscultation is inaccurate, let's do a transvaginal ultrasound."

"Transvaginal ultrasound is more accurate."

The husband's face turned pale.

He said, his lips trembling.

"No, there's no heartbeat. My baby... is he/she gone?"

The pregnant woman also started to get nervous.

Clutching Xia Tian's white coat, he asked emotionally.

"How can there be no heartbeat?"

"I'm already seven months pregnant, past the danger period, and I've had a really good appetite lately, I can eat anything, so how could I suddenly have a miscarriage?"

7 months old

In two months, the baby will be born.

The pregnancy has stopped...

It is equivalent to the death of a life.

This result is hard for Xia Tian to accept.

He comforted the two, saying, "Sometimes, when a child's buttocks are facing the belly, it's difficult to hear the heartbeat during auscultation."

"Let's do a transvaginal ultrasound first to check."

"Come to the inspection office."

Summer led the two to the inspection room. The husband looked at Summer with some embarrassment and asked her quietly.

"Doctor, will you perform a transvaginal ultrasound?"

"Aren't there any female doctors?"

A transvaginal ultrasound involves placing a probe inside the birth canal, making the process private.

Although, in medicine there is no distinction between men and women.

But as a fellow man, Xia Tian could understand his concerns.

"Yes, please wait a moment."

Is Dr. Han busy?

Han Meiji had just returned from rounds and said, "Not busy, what's up?"

"Come help me with a transvaginal ultrasound."

"it is good."

Han Meiji led the pregnant woman into the examination room and drew a curtain. Her husband and Xia Tian stood outside the curtain. Her husband was very nervous and kept asking Xia Tian questions.

"Doctor, my wife had severe diarrhea last night."

"After tossing and turning all night, could it be that diarrhea is causing the inability to hear the fetal heartbeat?"

Have loose bowels?

Diarrhea is the most common symptom. Many people experience diarrhea in their daily lives, and unless it is particularly severe, most people do not go to the hospital.

If you eat something unclean, you'll usually feel better after defecating.

However, diarrhea can also be a symptom in the early stages of many diseases.

Do you have a fever?

"I think so..."

What do you mean by "yes"?

Seeing Xia Tian's speechless expression, her husband realized that there was something wrong with his answer.

"Last night I took her temperature, and it was 37.9 degrees Celsius. Since she got pregnant, her temperature has been higher than normal, so when I saw 37.9 degrees, I didn't think much of it. I said that if she wasn't feeling well this morning, we should go to the hospital."

"Before morning even arrived, her diarrhea stopped, her temperature went down, and she fell asleep quickly."

"You ate normally today."

Diarrhea and fever, but recovered quickly?

Summer asked again.

"What did you eat yesterday?"

The husband said, "Yesterday she ate half a watermelon by herself. Since she got pregnant, her appetite has become particularly large, and she especially likes to eat cold things. I brought the watermelon back from my hometown."

"It was cut open three days ago. She ate half of it. She went back to her parents' house a couple of days ago. When she came back last night, she ate the other half."

What the hell!

How could someone eat a watermelon that was cut open three days ago?

There are four types of very dangerous bacteria in the refrigerator.

1: Salmonella.

It mainly comes from agricultural products such as eggs and meat.

2: Shigella.

It is one of the most common intestinal bacteria that cause infections in summer and autumn.

3: Listeria.

This is the most dangerous of all bacteria, primarily attacking vulnerable groups such as infants, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Once infected, it can cause sepsis, meningitis, etc.

4: Yersinia.

This bacterium is similar to Shigella and is a major cause of acute enteritis.

From a medical perspective, leftover food is unhealthy. However, if it is refrigerated promptly and left overnight, it is still safe to eat after being thoroughly reheated.

But even after three days, they still ate it!

The important point is that there was also a pregnant woman.

These two are such goofballs.

"Dr. Han, how is the child? Is he alright?"

Summer hurriedly inquired.

Han Meiji pulled back the curtain. The pregnant woman was wearing a dress that covered her private parts, so there was no risk of exposure. Han Meiji's face was extremely pale. She pointed to the screen and said to Xia Tian.

"Take a look."

A 7-month-old fetus is already quite large.

As the saying goes, July is a lucky month.

Generally, babies are viable at 7 months of age after birth.

On the screen, the fetus has already taken shape. Judging from its size, it is not small. However, at a glance, it is still a small teapot.

However, the fetal heartbeat has stopped.

The fetus... is gone...

Still dead.

"Doctor, how is my son? Is he alright?"

The man asked anxiously.

Xia Tian and Han Meiji exchanged a glance, both of them looking extremely grim.

Hey……

Besides seeing patients beyond saving, what I hate most in the summer is being notified of patients' conditions, especially this kind of notification...

"The fetal heartbeat has stopped."

"The baby is dead."

Han Meiji spoke.

Her words stunned the couple, and the pregnant woman shook her head frantically.

"impossible."

"He was moving a lot when I had diarrhea last night, how could he be gone in just one night?"

"You lied to me!"

Han Meiji spoke to the two of them in a professional tone.

"You had a fever and diarrhea, and you ate watermelon that had been sitting for several days. I suspect it was Listeria infection that caused the baby's death."

"We need to do another test to find out exactly what kind of bacteria it is."

"But I can tell you very clearly."

"The fetus is indeed dead."

The pregnant woman froze for three seconds, then burst into tears.

He called out.

"husband."

The couple embraced each other.

Summer and Han Meiji looked at each other in silence.

After crying for a while, the husband wiped away his tears and asked Xia Tian what was wrong.

"Doctor, what should we do now?"

"Should I have an abortion?"

Xia Tian nodded: "I have to have an abortion... I'll ask the nurse to prepare for you."

"Dr. Han, could you make some arrangements? I'm going out for some fresh air."

After saying that, Xia Tian turned and left, Han Meiji's gaze lingering on his retreating figure...