Chapter 22

"Sir, is this how you take care of a pregnant woman? During the first three months, you absolutely shouldn't be having intercourse!" "Her placenta is low, which means she needs to avoid any strenuous activity. Rest is crucial, and you must refrain from intimate relations. Even if you can't resist, you need to control yourself. This isn't about you, it's about your wife and your baby. You can't afford to be selfish." I barely made it through the clinic doors before the doctor began reprimanding me. Valerie glanced at me briefly, her face tense as she turned to the doctor. "Doctor, I'll be more careful, I promise. But what you mentioned earlier… Is it serious? Is the baby alright?" "The baby is fine. Just take care moving forward. The first trimester is crucial for a healthy pregnancy. I'll prescribe some folic acid to you. And if you start feeling unwell, come to the hospital immediately. This isn't something to take lightly. Is this your first pregnancy?" Valerie and I froze for