If surgery could be avoided, Manbao would always strive not to perform it and didn't advocate for patients to undergo it either. This was not just because of the pain involved, but also because this era was far from the one described in medical texts, where there were safe anesthetics and effective antiseptics. Here, even a small wound could easily lead to infections.
However, Han Wuniang's condition was genuinely dire. Her belly was too large. If the baby were just a little smaller, Manbao would have tried her best to assist in natural delivery. But this time, it was impossible.
Manbao explained these circumstances to them and then said, "What I mean by a C-section is to make an incision here with a knife, take out the baby, and then sew it up."
Eldest Lady Han shook her head. "No, that won't do. What's the medicine you mentioned that would make Fifth Lady not feel so much pain?"
