[pushinghard]

Anna listens to the baby's heart beats carefully through the next contraction. "Doctor, do you want to check him then?"

[Plutexian Mpregger]

"You do it, as you know more about it than me." Dr Takeda replies.

(now for the point where Dr Takeda gets undressed and is about to get into the tub).

[pushinghard]

(Okay)

She puts the doppler back on the counter. "Gio, lean back again for me honey," she says calmly.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

Gio does as Anna orders.

(Dr Takeda is now in the tub).

[pushinghard]

"Is it still warm?" She asks Dr. Takeda as she quickly checks Gio.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

"It is." Dr Takeda replies, on behalf of Gio who is trying to breathe through a very strong contraction.

[pushinghard]

"9, almost there," she says withdrawing. "I'm sorry Hon, I know it's uncomfortable," she apologizes, rubbing his leg.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

"Thankyou for helping." Gio smiles (though emotional).

(Gio's prosthetic hand is made of of the most advanced material, and acts like a normal hand).

[pushinghard]

(I figured.)

"Anytime," she smiles, checking the babies' heartbeats again.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

Gio is overcome by another contraction.

(it is also screwed to his arm, and sensors allow him to feel everything in the hand).

[pushinghard]

(Awesome. Where in the tub is Dr. Takeada? Like behind him?")

"Breathe Gio," Anna gently reminds, holding his hand.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

(Dr Takeda is at Gio's side in the tub).

Gio is trying to but the contraction is too painful.

[pushinghard]

"You can't hold you breath," she says, giving Dr. Takeda a chance to coach his breathing.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

Gio is trying to obey Anna's orders but the contraction is too painful.

[pushinghard]

"Let it out, it's okay," she encourages. "Make as much noise as you need to."

[Plutexian Mpregger]

Gio obeys Anna's order. Dr Takeda is rubbing his back.

[pushinghard]

(He's quiet lol)

"Good, there you go," she soothes, beginning to set up the supplies for the delivery.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

(half-keeping with Japanese labour/birth tradition where silence is preferable).

Gio cries as another contraction rips through him.

[pushinghard]

(I didn't know that.)

"Okay, you're alright," she soothes, moving to stroke his hair.

[Plutexian Mpregger]

The contraction is painful, and Dr Takeda takes that as a sign.

"You need to check him over." Dr Takeda looks at Anna.