No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 868
Monday.
The air was buzzing with tension and everyone seemed to be moving at a pace that could rival roller skates.
Fanny, the head of the obstetrics and gynecology department, was gearing up to lead the grand rounds with all the doctors.
Normally, she was at the helm, but today, she had Yates tagging along.
Yates was here to advance some research, and to do that, he needed a thorough understanding of the maternity cases.
Even with Yates around, Fanny wasn't fazed.
She might be all fun and games outside of work, sometimes as playful as a child, but the moment she donned her lab coat, her
transformation was striking. She became poised, wise, and exceptionally skilled.
"Dr. Willis, we admitted a pregnant woman yesterday with a fetus diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, 24 weeks into her
pregnancy, and she's got pregnancy- induced hypertension," the on-call doctor briefed Fanny.
Fanny reached out, and her assistant handed her the patient's file. As she flipped through it, she asked, "Are the family members
aware of the situation? How are they handling it?"
"They're extremely anxious. The mother has been crying non-stop since she found out, and her blood pressure has been high.

The family is worried about potential complications, but this child was conceived through IVF."
This case was more complex than typical pregnancies.
IVF babies often come after challenges with natural conception due to defects, and the procedure's success rate isn't particularly
high. Having a child can feel as precious as winning the lottery.
Fanny handed the file to Yates, "Check out the echocardiogram data.”
Yates reviewed it. "The data suggests it's not too severe. We could perform a minimally invasive fetal cardiac surgery using Al
within the womb."
"This isn't a typical case; we can't afford any mistakes," Fanny cautioned.

"I understand," Yates replied, meeting her gaze. "I'm confident we can do this. The next step is to communicate with the family
and the patient."
Ah, communication. Such a simple word, yet executing it is anything but simple. "Let's start the rounds," Fanny said, leading the
team into the ward.
As soon as she entered, the expectant mother anxiously asked, "Doctor, is my baby going to be okay? I read online that this
condition can be..."
She broke down in tears, and her husband immediately stepped up to comfort her. "Don't worry, honey. Let's hear what the
doctors have to say. I'm sure they have a plan."
"There is a plan," Fanny assured

them. She gestured to Yates beside her. "This is Yates, an internationally renowned cardiologist. He's spent years researching
and performing surgeries on complex heart O conditions, earning numerous awards. Recently, he developed a breakthrough in
fetal cardiac correction during pregnancy, precisely for situations like yours."
Her words were professional, placing Yates on a pedestal of trust.
After Fanny's introduction, the eyes of the patient and her family lit up with hope
as they looked at Yates. "Please, Yates, help us. This baby means everything to us."
Yates nodded. "I've reviewed the test results. It's not extremely severe.
While this condition can be
corrected post-birth, intervening during fetal development allows the heart to develop normally in the
womb, resulting in a healthy baby at birth."
The couple clasped their hands tightly, exchanging a hopeful glance. "We'll do it. Absolutely."
Their swift agreement didn't surprise Fanny, but she knew they were unaware of the potential surgical risks.

Moreover, this in-utero cardiac correction was still in its experimental phase, not yet fully integrated into clinical practice, making
it riskier than typical heart surgeries.
Fanny kept these concerns to
herself for now. Discussing the risks would require a detailed
conversation with Yates and the neto
family And seeing the relief and hope in their eyes at this moment, she couldn't bear to shatter it just yet. śwnovel
Noticing the mother's persistent high blood pressure due to anxiety, Fanny gently advised, "Try to relax and keep your blood
pressure stable. It's essential for the surgery."
"Okay, okay,” the mother agreed quickly, tears of relief glistening in her eyes.