Shocking! A Hong Kong socialite gave birth to three heirs to a wealthy family.

Chapter 234 Traditional Pregnancy Care VS Scientific Pregnancy Care and Postpartum Care

Shen Wancheng and Wen Nan moved to the pavilion to sit down, accompanied by Gu's extended family members, in addition to the young people.

Even in December, the weather in Hong Kong is cold. Shen Wancheng is wearing a knitted turtleneck dress with a plain trench coat on top.

The long dress didn't cover her belly, and everyone could see that Shen Wancheng was already showing.

"Wan Cheng is so thin, but her belly is showing so much. She must be quite far along in her pregnancy."

"How many months? The last time I saw her was when she got married, less than two months had passed. So she's at most five months pregnant."

"Your belly is already this big after five months? Could you be carrying twins?"

"Can't prenatal checkups now tell if you're carrying twins? Wancheng, have you seen it?"

Shen Wancheng's pregnancy was not publicized in a big way, but was only told to close relatives in the Gu and He families.

Not to mention telling these people that she was pregnant with triplets.

Shen Wancheng and Wen Nan exchanged a glance and immediately reached an agreement.

Pregnancy and childbirth are never easy for women, and carrying twins or multiple pregnancies is an even more difficult and dangerous process.

It's best not to tell unrelated people until mother and child are safe and the delivery is successful.

To avoid falling into the ears of those with ulterior motives who might take advantage of one's misfortune.

Wen Nan spoke up for Shen Wancheng, saying, "Wancheng's belly did grow quite fast. Anyway, every prenatal checkup said the fetus was developing very well, which is the most important thing. As for whether it's a singleton or twins, that doesn't matter."

Gu Qingnian understood that Wen Nan and Shen Wancheng didn't want to talk about this topic, so she continued the conversation.

"That's right. No matter how many babies you have, or whether they are boys or girls, nothing is more important than safety."

The others tacitly avoided mentioning this, instead talking about pregnancy and postpartum care.

These gossipy women, whose sons and daughters are all grown up, naturally gave Shen Wancheng advice in the tone of someone who had been through it all.

Shen Wancheng had already purchased the expertise of maternal and infant specialists in advance, and was very clear about how to scientifically care for her pregnancy and postpartum period, so she didn't need these people to teach her.

But the chatter continued, and Shen Wancheng listened attentively, letting the words go in one ear and out the other.

But to be honest, there were some tricks that Shen Wancheng had never heard of before.

An auntie said, "Many women experience leg cramps in the later stages of pregnancy. Have you ever had any?"

Another aunt said, "In the past, who didn't get leg cramps during pregnancy? But it's different now. When my daughter-in-law was pregnant, the doctor said that the leg cramps were due to calcium deficiency, and that taking calcium supplements would solve the problem."

"What the doctor says isn't necessarily correct. My daughter started taking calcium supplements when she was newly pregnant, and she still got cramps."

"Anyway, cramps are nothing serious. They'll stop after the baby is born. It's just a little painful at the time."

The aunt who started the conversation said, "I knew you wouldn't understand. Actually, when you get a leg cramp, you just need to get up from the bed immediately and it will be fine right away."

Someone asked skeptically, "Are you serious?"

"To be honest, my mom told me about this method. I used to get cramps every night, but they would stop as soon as I stood up. It always works."

"Oh! How come I've never heard you mention this before? I had cramps during my pregnancy, and one of the tendons in my calf still hurts during the day."

"I've also suffered from leg cramps."

The aunt looked smug. "You didn't ask me, Wancheng. Remember this, this method really works."

Shen Wancheng smiled and nodded, "Okay. Thank you, Auntie."

Shen Wancheng knew that many pregnant women experience leg cramps in the later stages of pregnancy, and that calcium supplements were ineffective because the calcium was not absorbed by the mother's body.

Shen Wancheng secretly remembered this method, thinking that she would try it if she had cramps in the later stages of pregnancy.

Someone else said, "Wancheng, you're at least five months along, and you're still so thin. Is it because you're experiencing severe morning sickness in the early stages? Morning sickness is normal during pregnancy. The more you experience morning sickness and nausea, the more you should eat. Eating more will help the fetus develop better."

Shen Wancheng smiled gently and said tactfully, "I have been paying attention to eating smaller, more frequent meals and maintaining a balanced diet."

"Hey, what do you mean by eating small, frequent meals? You need to eat more! When we were pregnant, we all ate whatever we wanted, and our babies were all born healthy and chubby. You're too skinny now!"

The aunt got more and more excited as she talked, completely forgetting that her purpose in speaking was to get closer to Shen Wancheng.

"You young people these days are too concerned about your figure. Since you're pregnant, the baby is the most important thing."

Gu Qingnian stared at the person who spoke, “It’s true that the fetus is important, but nowadays everyone emphasizes scientific prenatal care. It’s not just about eating whatever you want. A friend of mine had a daughter who was pregnant and gave birth last year. She kept a daily record of her diet and weight to ensure a balanced diet. In the end, the mother only gained about 20 pounds from pregnancy to delivery, and her figure returned to normal after the postpartum period. The baby was also healthy.”

"You still keep track of your weight?" The aunt who had been talking about eating too much widened her eyes. "You're so particular! It's an old saying that you can't weigh yourself during pregnancy, you can't look at your breast milk, because it's said to take away your milk supply."

Is this...something a wealthy woman would say?

Shen Wancheng was speechless.

Regardless of whether she cares about whether she has breast milk or not, she wouldn't believe such a thing.

At that time, milk powder was not as good as it is in later generations. The nutritional composition of milk powder in later generations is very close to that of breast milk.

So Shen Wancheng had considered breastfeeding herself, but with three babies in her belly, it was definitely unrealistic to rely solely on breastfeeding.

Shen Wancheng was still considering whether to supplement with formula or find a wet nurse.

Shen Wancheng was a little reluctant to let her child drink someone else's milk. Anyway, there were still a few months left, so Shen Wancheng planned to see how it went. If she really felt uncomfortable, she would carefully choose a formula.

Some people agreed with what the aunt said, while others not only scoffed at it themselves but also noticed Shen Wancheng and Wen Nan's disapproval, giving them a spectator's look.

This auntie, who insisted on eating more, not only failed to notice the strange atmosphere in the room, but also planned to continue her long-winded speech.

"Wancheng, I heard you're taking a walk every day now?"

"Yes, the doctor recommends moderate exercise every day, which is helpful for childbirth and postpartum recovery," Shen Wancheng replied with a light smile. "However, I also avoid strenuous exercise. I just take a one-hour walk with Jinxing every day after dinner."

“It’s fine for you to walk around now, but you absolutely cannot get out of bed when you’re in postpartum confinement,” the aunt warned. “I developed back pain because I wasn’t careful back then.”

Shen Wancheng sighed inwardly, losing even the desire to refute.

A cousin who hadn't spoken until now asked in a strange tone, "Cousin, didn't you develop back pain because you were so jealous of even the housekeeper and nanny that you kicked them out and had to change your baby's diapers yourself?"